Tofu Recipes

Faith101 · #1 (**permalink**) March 28th, 2004, 02:33 PM

I am starting to experiment with tofu... i havent really found any recipes that i have found that tasty...if u have any yummy tofu suggestions plz reply thank u

signorellit · #2 (**permalink**) July 10th, 2004, 05:58 AM

Hi Faith101,
I know you posted this in march....maybe by now you've found some
good tofu recipes, if so I'd be interested. But I wanted to tell you that I've
been eating that tofu (or veggie cheese) called veggie slices. It's in the aisle
where the other tofu products are. I love it. I use it on "Boca burgers" (veggie
burgers) and on broccoli...it melts better than real cheese!
You can make grilled cheese, eggwhite omelets, put it on salads....
The possibilties are endless.

Well good luck! Tina

AllCdnBoy · #3 (**permalink**) July 10th, 2004, 09:13 AM

You know where to get the best vegie burgers on the planet (in my opinion) ... Price Costco. Not sure why they are so good, but they seem to have a lot more flavour than any other one I've ever had ... better than a lot of beef burgers that i've had.

signorellit · #4 (**permalink**) July 11th, 2004, 06:15 AM

Thanks for the suggestion...one problem, I don't believe we have that store or that brand in Florida? Never heard of it!?

Actually the "Boca burger" grillers have a grilled flavor, none of them (here)
taste great but they are pretty good and an easy way to eat healthy and get
soy protein (in disguise).

Anymore ideas? Tina

AllCdnBoy · #5 (**permalink**) July 12th, 2004, 12:36 AM

hmm, not sure what it might be called down there. I know they have some down south ... and i actually thought it was called Price Costco, cuz up here it's just straight Costco ... i think the burgers themselves are Signature brand, or something like that.

signorellit · #6 (**permalink**) July 12th, 2004, 06:16 AM

Well then, I will check into it! Anything for a better tasting veggie burger!
Thanks, Tina

Fuunkymonk · #7 (**permalink**) January 1st, 2005, 12:41 PM

Tofu is a great superfood. There are tons of ways to cook with tofu and make it delicious. What you have to remember about it is that it will pick up the flavor of anything it's cooked with. I like to cube firm tofu and then cook it in a stir fry with vegetables and soy/teriyaki sauce. As far as meat subsitutes are concerned, my absolute favorite brand is Morningstar, which you can easily find at Publix in the frozen foods section. The Parmesan Ranch Chik patties, Veggie Bacon, Garden Burgers, Buffalo Chik Wings, Chik Nuggets, and Spicy Black Bean Burgers are all superb. My best friend and her boyfriend are not vegetarians and they both love all of those Morningstar flavors. The SmartDeli also makes really good Veggie Turkey and Veggie Salami, which you can find at Publix in the produce section. Tofu/wheat gluten meat subsitutes are much lower in fat and cholesterol than real meat products and are often fortified with more vitamins and minerals.

Jely Anne · #8 (**permalink**) March 9th, 2006, 04:36 PM

This is a question for all vegetarians, or people who eat tofu on a regular basis.

I bought some pre-cubed tofu, for making stirfry with, it is packed in water like all normal tofu is.

Since it's already cubed, do I have to press the water out of it? If so, how do you press the water out of CUBED Tofu?

Thanks in advance, I really do need to cook it up in the next couple days.

wonderwoman · #9 (**permalink**) March 9th, 2006, 05:43 PM

i'm sorry i have no idea since i havent ever eaten it! but you could try searching google!

Jely Anne · #10 (**permalink**) March 9th, 2006, 05:45 PM

I tried searching google but I didn't really come up with any useful information, all the information on draining tofu was assuming the tofu wasn't cut up yet.

My vegetarian friend said she didn't even drain it. So...

BizeB · #11 (**permalink**) March 12th, 2006, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jely Anne

This is a question for all vegetarians, or people who eat tofu on a regular basis.

I bought some pre-cubed tofu, for making stirfry with, it is packed in water like all normal tofu is.

Since it's already cubed, do I have to press the water out of it? If so, how do you press the water out of CUBED Tofu?

Thanks in advance, I really do need to cook it up in the next couple days.

Jely Ane, the only way I have found to do it is to literally dump the container into a strainer to get out most of the water. Then I dump it into a single layer on a double layer of paper towels, put another double layer of PT over it and set something kinda heavy on it and let it set for about 10 minutes. The chunks don't remain pretty cubes - they kinds squish but its the only way I've found to do it...... not pretty, not really quick but it gets the job done

Jely Anne · #12 (**permalink**) March 12th, 2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BizeB

Jely Ane, the only way I have found to do it is to literally dump the container into a strainer to get out most of the water. Then I dump it into a single layer on a double layer of paper towels, put another double layer of PT over it and set something kinda heavy on it and let it set for about 10 minutes. The chunks don't remain pretty cubes - they kinds squish but its the only way I've found to do it...... not pretty, not really quick but it gets the job done

I actually ended up cooking it already. What I did was pour all the water out of the tofu package, set the cubes on a pile of paper towels for a minute or two, then dump them into the pan. It turned out really well. I guess Extra Firm Tofu doesn't need draining.

white_dolphin · #13 (**permalink**) July 31st, 2006, 07:44 AM

You dont need to drain the water from the tofu...It's impossible to do anyway like..!! LOL

maverick · #14 (**permalink**) January 2nd, 2008, 11:58 AM

So I bought a small brick of firm tofu to go in a stir-fry tonight, but I ended up having to cut it into tiny itty bitty little pieces to slip it past my parents, because they always turn their nose up at it, especially my mom. I felt like I was hiding veggies in a dish from a little kid or something.

My family really needs to start eating more lean proteins and less red meat and fried pork. (We're real Southern, so it's a big leap.)

Is there any way to make tofu more palatable, or at least more invisible? I'm trying my hand at cooking a majority of our family dishes for awhile because my parents are totally on board with trying to get healthy, but they're fairly picky eaters, so it makes trying new foods difficult.

Tofu personally doesn't bother me because I don't think it tastes like...well...anything. Especially mixed into sauces and stir-fries and stuff. But it grosses my mom out.

Anybody know any other cool ways to "hide" tofu?

lanadefemme · #15 (**permalink**) January 2nd, 2008, 12:02 PM

There's always tofu ice cream! Lol.

Actually though, putting it in soups is usually pretty good, especially like an egg drop soup or something. If you get the silky kind it just kind of blends in with the egg.

You can also put it in meatloaf. I've seen a recipe for that somewhere. It's supposed to keep the meatloaf super moist.