Not exact matches
For an easy way to make your own crispy
tofu at home, simply do the following: (1) press a 14 or 16 ounce block of extra firm
tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water (lay
tofu on a cutting board, top with lots of paper towels, and then top with a heavy book or pot); (2)
chop the
tofu into cubes; (3) toss
tofu with 1 1/2 tablespoons of coconut aminos (or soy sauce or tamari) along with 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil and red chili flakes; (4)
add in 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch and toss to coat; (5) spread
tofu cubes out on a parchment paper - lined baking tray; (5) Bake at 400 degrees Farenheit for 25 minutes until crispy and golden on the outside, tossing halfway through cooking time.
I kept this recipe pretty basic, but feel free to
add extras such as avocado,
tofu, or extra
chopped veggies.
I love the idea of
adding chopped almonds to brown rice with a
tofu center — healthy onigiri with a hit of protein that even my kids would eat.
Method: Drain and
chop the
tofu and hearts of palm into 1 inch pieces Rinse and
chop the celery and scallions Combine in a medium mixing bowl Directly into the bowl,
add the dressing ingredients and stir to combine Season to taste Serve with cracker, in a sandwich or on top of a salad
And for a vegetarian twist, you can marinate diced
tofu in lime juice or
add chopped red and green peppers.
What's in it: 1 medium - sized spaghetti squash (about 3 - 4 pounds) 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, I used half peanut half canola Kosher salt and Freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs (optional, I omitted this to keep mine vegan) 1 (15 - ounce) package firm or extra firm
tofu, water pressed out and diced * 1 red onion, thinly sliced 6 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 cups carrots, cut into matchsticks 2 cups bean sprouts 6 scallions, sliced Other optional veggies: I
added a cup of sliced white mushrooms, but broccoli, peapods, or any others you like would work as well 4 tablespoons Pad Thai sauce, more to taste ** 1/3 cup peanuts,
chopped 1/4 cup cilantro,
chopped 1 lime, cut into wedges * you could alternatively use chicken or shrimp if you're not a
tofu fan ** I used a jarred pad thai sauce to save some time but check out the original recipe link above to see the full sauce recipe if you want to go homemade
To the
tofu add the seeded and
chopped tomato, onion mixture, lime juice and half of the shredded cheese.
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added 8 white mushrooms
chopped — subbed tomato sauce with taco seasoning mixed in for the salsa for less acidity — mixed in less of the rice to keep sharp Mexi taste — didn't love the cashew cream — may try to make a
tofu cheese (v) sauce next time — put blobs of Tofuti cream cheese about half a container on top — melted nicely in oven and made it taste rich — would try a layer of cornmeal mush on top next time before the topping and leave out rice
I
added chopped carrots to boost the veggie component and may
add tofu next time, too.
If you'd like to
add more plant based protein to this meal, feel free to
add in some
chopped tofu or tempeh!
After about 3 - 4 minutes on medium heat,
add the
chopped turkey breast (or if going for the vegan alternative, stir in the cubes of
tofu).
Add the sauce to a large skillet or saucepan along with the
chopped, fried
tofu.
I made a simple
tofu scramble by crumbling
tofu into a pan with a little melted coconut oil, then
adding smoked paprika powder and a touch of salt, lastly
adding finely
chopped spinach.
Add onion / garlic mixture, remaining olive oil,
chopped firm
tofu, Dijon mustard, dill weed, rice vinegar, salt and 2 tablespoons water.
2 tsp Olive Oil A few drops Sesame Oil (optional) 1 medium clove garlic, crushed 2 cm ginger, finely grated 1 small red chilli, finely
chopped Pinch Asofoetida 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1 1/2 tsp uncooked urad dhal (white lentils) 1 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds 250g firm
Tofu, cubed in 1 - 2 cm pieces 1/3 cup Tomato Sauce (I used sauce with no
added sugar) 1 tbsp Lime Pickle Gravy 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, then more to taste 1 / tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp vinegar, then more to taste 8 - 10 spears of Baby Corn, fresh or tinned, sliced into 1 cm pieces Small red capsicum,
chopped 1 1/2 cups Mushrooms (button, king or oyster),
chopped
Vegetarian rice bowl: 1/2 cup cooked brown rice, 1/2 cup cooked
chopped broccoli, 1/2 cup cooked
chopped carrots, 1/2 cup sauteed
tofu, garlic powder, basil & pepper (
Add or use leftover cubes of fruit and / or a veggie too — for ex.
Chop the cooked shrimp and
add it to the skillet, along with the
tofu, and heat through.
Sautee or Stir - fry:
Add chopped spinach, bok choy, or broccoli to chicken or
tofu stir - fried with olive or canola oil with some garlic, onion or ginger.
Variations: Instead of using chicken and making chicken stock, use 5 cups Dashi and
add any of the following: fried
tofu cut into triangles and simmered in hot water for 5 mintues, fish cake slices, cubed silken
tofu, julienned carrots, or
chopped greens (watercress, arugula, or spinach).
Launch — Cook 200 grams of
tofu (280 calories) with 2
chopped tomatoes,
add a spoon of olive oil and stew for 20 minutes.
Moreover, this immediately becomes a main dish (though possibly non-vegetarian) salad if you
add chopped cooked chicken, steak, tuna fish, shrimp,
tofu, hard - boiled eggs... let your leftovers be your guide.
As I begin by frying bits of
tofu and
adding a the garlic that I had
chopped myself, I picture my dad cooking at our home in New York.