How do u cook tofu??!
how do you cook it??
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Answers: I kno this may sound weird, but this is my first time buying tofu...
how do you cook it??
Plz Help!
There are many different ways to cook tofu.
Do you ever cook stir fry? Yes? Then just drain the tofu well and cut it into cubes (a size that looks good to you) Put in a bowl big enough to stir, add soy sauce and ginger powder and a bit of garlic powder. Stir gently until all tofu is exposed to the sauce and seasonings. Let sit in the bowl for a few minutes (5-10 is fine) and then fry in a frying pan with a bit of sesame oil.. If you must stir or turn tofu over, be gentle...
ONce it's mostly cooked, add to your stir-fried veggies.
It's yummy!!
4 better results..fried it w/ some spices n it will taste different from ur regular taste.
Put a half teaspoon of oil & McCormick's "grill mates...Montreal steak" seasoning.
PS: tofu won't burn !
FRIED TOFU
2 blocks tofu
3/4 c. tapioca starch
Oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste
Hoisin sauce
Coriander or chopped green onions for garnish
Cut tofu into blocks 1 x 1 x 2 inches. Dredge each piece into tapioca starch until all surfaces are covered thoroughly. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Deep-fry 3 to 4 minutes at high heat until each piece is about 3/4 done. Remove and drain on a rack or paper toweling. Just before serving, repeat dredging and deep-frying steps, only frying the pieces until golden brown and crispy. Salt lightly. Slit each piece lengthwise and put Hoisin sauce into each slit to taste. Garnish with coriander or green onions and serve.
MARINATED TOFU
3/4 c. Tamari
3/4 c. water
2 to 3 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
2 to 3 rounded tsp. chopped garlic (or to taste)
1 to 1 1/2 lbs. Tofu (firm)
Combine first four ingredients in a container that you can seal. Cube Tofu and add to marinade. Marinate a day or two (in the refrigerator), turning occasionally. Remove Tofu to a cookie sheet (I spray cookie sheet with Pam). Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, turn Tofu and bake to desired browness.
Experiment with amount of garlic/ginger, size of cubes, browness, etc. You can reuse the marinade one or two times, but keep it refrigerated. (This marinade is good with chicken, too!)
BAKED TOFU
1 lb. firm tofu, diced
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. cayenne powder
Garlic
1 1/3 tsp. Tamari
1 1/3 tsp. liquid aminos
Place ingredients in a bowl; let stand for 15 minutes. Place on a oiled cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Serve with rice or in tacos, burritos, etc.
Vegetable Tofu Stir-Fry
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
8 ounces firm or extra firm tofu, sliced into bite size pieces
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 red, yellow or green bell pepper, seeded and cut into slices
1 small bok choy, sliced and coarsely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
Heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet or wok. Stir in onions and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. In a small sauce pan combine water, rice wine vinegar, honey and soy sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes and stir in cornstarch mixture. Simmer until sauce thickens. Add carrots and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes. Add bok choy to skillet and toss to coat. Pour thickened sauce over vegetables and tofu. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately with rice.
Stir-Fried Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms in Spicy Black Bean Sauce
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients:
18 dried shiitake mushrooms
3 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), cut into matchstick-size strips
2 tablespoons Asian fermented black beans,* minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce*
1/4 teaspoon finely crushed Szechuan peppercorns (wild pepper),* or coarsely cracked black pepper
2 14-ounce containers soft tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Fresh cilantro sprigs (for garnish)
Preparation:
Place mushrooms in large bowl. Pour 3 cups boiling water over; let soak until mushrooms soften, at least 25 minutes and up to 4 hours. Drain. Cut off stems and discard; finely chop caps.
Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons vegetable broth in 2-cup measuring cup. Stir in remaining broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Heat oil in heavy large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Add mushrooms; stir-fry until browned, about 3 minutes. Add leek; stir-fry until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add black beans, ginger, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, and peppercorns; stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture to blend, then stir into vegetable mixture. Add tofu; toss gently to coat with sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.
Spoon tofu mixture into serving bowl. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
*Available at Asian markets and specialty foods stores and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
What to drink: The bit of heat here calls for a spicy white wine with ripe fruit and crisp acidity, such as a Riesling from Alsace or Germany's Rheingau.
hope these help. enjoy.
I put it in the smoker with hickory chips, smelt, and bacon! I sell the tofu to boobs in Marin county via eBay! A sucker is borne every minute.
To COOK tofu with less oil you can simply cut it into any shapes you want. Then you take an egg pan and put two teaspoons of oil. Pour the tofu shapes in to the pan. Keep the stove on medium. Flip the tofu every once in a while until you get it slightly crisp. After you are done you can make whatever you want with the tofu.
Trust me on this one I make tofu almost once a week and it it perfect and it uses less oil.