Tofu Recipes Here

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Tofu Recipes Here
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Mon, 05-07-2007 - 8:33am

I'm interested in trying tofu, so I thought we could share some recipes here.


Here are a couple I found; I'm going to try one this week.


Tofu Salad


This salad has a lovely oriental taste and a crunchy texture that compliments the softness of the tofu. For the best flavor marinate the tofu overnight in the marinade. Rice wine vinegar is a very mild vinegar that allows you to cut the amount of oil in recipes. If you do not have rice wine vinegar, use your favorite vinegar and double the amount of oil used (or to taste).


Note: For phase 1, omit the carrots.


Tofu Marinade:



  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons sugar substitute splenda
  • black pepper
  • pinch ground anise (if you have it)
  • 1 pound cubed tofu

Vegetable Marinade:



  • juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar substitute splenda
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • 2 julienned carrots
  • 2 sliced celery stalks
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 5 sliced scallions

Mix together all of the ingredients for the tofu marinade and refrigerate for at least three hours. Mix together the ingredients for the vegetable marinade and refrigerate for one hour. Gently toss the ingredients together and serve chilled.


Spicy Vegetable Tofu Stir Fry

Note: For phase 1, omit the carrots and brown rice.


For best results, marinade the tofu overnight. If however you are rushing, 20 minutes will suffice. If you don't have all items on hand - don't despair, simply use what is in your refrigerator. Finally, you can feel confident substituting dry spices: for example, you may use 1 teaspoon dried ginger instead of the fresh and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder instead of the minced chile peppers.



  • 1/2 cup stock
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon peeled minced ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon minced chile peppers
  • 1 cup cubed tofu
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Mix together the stock, soy sauce, garlic, ginger root, and chile peppers in a small bowl. Add the tofu cubes and marinate, preferabbly 3 to 24 hours. Heat a large wok or frying pan over medium heat. Add the oil, onion, bell pepper, and carrots. Saute for five minutes. Remove the tofu from the marinade with a slotted spoon and add the marinade to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, and peas and cook for 1 minute. Add the tofu, cover, and cook until the vegetables are crisp tender, about 2-3 minutes. Serve over hot rice.


 


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Edited 5/7/2007 8:41 am ET by cl-karezz
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Mon, 05-07-2007 - 11:09am

Karen, let me know how you like these. I'm also interested in eating more tofu, but I'm never sure what to do with it. The stir fry looks really good! How do you know what kind of tofu to buy?


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Mon, 05-07-2007 - 12:18pm
You should buy firm or extra firm tofu for stir-fries.
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Mon, 05-07-2007 - 12:19pm

I have no idea!!! I'm planning to read some labels when I get to the store next week! I'll let you know what I find out.


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