Tofu?

Filed under: Vegetarian, Indian, Vegetables, Protein, Special Diets, Heart Healthy, Vegan, Healthy

Okay, I give up... how do I make it taste like something? Can it actually taste good?!

by Kendra about 1 year ago

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  • Donna (Food on the Table)
    Donna (Food on the Table)

    Just saw this, and it reminded me of one of my favorite recipes for Matar Paneer, a really simple Indian dish. Simple and quick, too! You start by sauteeing a pound of 1"-cubed extra-firm tofu in canola oil (high heat), and then add one large yellow onion, chopped, and saute until it's soft. Then toss in 2 cups of frozen peas, a cup chopped tomato, 3/4 cup milk or soy milk, 3 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2-cup chopped cilantro, 3 cloves crushed garlic, 2 tbs freshly grated ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, 1/4-tsp chili powder (or garam masala) and 1 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt. Then it just simmers for five minutes, uncovered. It has a gorgeous color and warmth to it; I usually serve it over basmati rice that I've put a cinnamon stick and a couple cardamom pods into while it cooks...

    about 1 year ago
  • Fi
    Fi

    Try this recipe from Vegan YumYuM http://veganyumyum.com/2008/06/sweet-chili-lime-tofu-with-wok-steamed-collards-and-quinoa/ - Really YumYum!

    about 1 year ago
  • Kendra
    Kendra

    Those look terrific; thank you! I especially love the pictures of the second recipe--very neat how she's cut the tofu into little triangles. Somehow that looks more appetizing than the square chunks you usually see!

    about 1 year ago
  • Ray
    Ray

    If you press the water out of your tofu (wrap in papertowels or towels and put something heavy on it for 30+ minutes), or just buy the 'superfirm' tofu which has very little water already, then you can marinate it and it will soak up more marinade. I suggest baking after a few hours of fridge-marinating. :)

    about 1 year ago
  • Donna (Food on the Table)
    Donna (Food on the Table)

    Good points, Ray! I've also let tofu (and yogurt, for that matter) drain overnight in coffee filters to get the extra moisture out if it't not the extra-firm kind, and you're right--that sure helps it soak up extra flavor.. Thanks!

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    @Ray and Donna, I usually place my tofu in a large colander over a bowl, place a plate on top of the tofu then stack some soup cans on the plate. I let it drain for about 1 hour.

    about 1 year ago

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