Author Notes My husband turned vegetarian a couple of months ago and since then I have been trying to come up with lots of different marinades for tofu, as that is his favorite choice of protein. He liked...
Our 25 Favorite Tofu Recipes to Fry, Bake, Simmer & More
Tofu is a truly versatile ingredient, light on flavor but in the best way. It soaks up whatever flavors you pair it with, from spicy to salty to sweet to tart. Treat it as a wonderfully textured blank canvas, grilling, frying, and baking firm tofu as a stand-in for meat or puréeing silken tofu as a stand-in for dairy or eggs. In our favorite tofu recipes, however, this wonderful block of soy isn’t simply a stand-in—it’s a star. Try these dishes that feature tofu as a headline ingredient.
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Author Notes This is a spicy and comforting dish I created in the spirit of eating more meatless meals. It's a perfect dish for a cold winter's day, and a great antidote to holiday overindulgence. Do to...
Author Notes This recipe begins with a simple corn stock. Corn kernels, onion, and ginger are sautéed, then buzzed into a velvety, smooth soup and topped with larb-style tofu. Larb is a Thai and Laotian...
Author Notes This gluten-free and vegan salad is stock full of plant-based calcium with tofu, and sesame. Its great made ahead so it can marinate and soak up all the flavors. —Poppies and Papayas Test...
Author Notes The vegan answer to scrambled eggs, this easy dish is sure to become one of your meatless favorites. —Gena Hamshaw Serves 4 Tofu Breakfast Scramble • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 cup onion,...
Author Notes This recipe was my second attempt at laksa, a tangy and spicy Southeast Asian soup, using a combination of different recipes and ideas from around the web. The ingredient list is fairly long,...
Author Notes Finding a delicious and filling vegetarian BBQ main to feed my non-veg friends can be a challenge when I don't want to rely on veggie burgers. This tofu, marinated in a silghtly spicy peanut...
Author Notes Coconut. Chocolate. Almonds. VEGAN. You heard right, these ultra-indulgent frozen bars—inspired by classic Almond Joy candy bars—are dairy-free. And the secret to the rich, silky filling tofu!...
Author Notes Vegan and gluten-free, these flavorful meatballs are served in a savory fenugreek coconut sauce. —feastingathome Test Kitchen Notes WHO: Feastingathome is a caterer with a Community Pick under...
Author Notes A basic miso soup that can be easily doubled or tripled. —Joy Belamarich Serves 1 1 cup Dashi stock • 1 tablespoon miso paste (white or yellow) • Silken or soft tofu, cubed • Scallion, chopped...
Author Notes This recipe can be enjoyed by all, including vegans and the meatiest of eaters. I created this new recipe as part of my vegan food blog called The Vegan Pea. The dish is rice paper rolls with...
Author Notes Adapted from a recipe in the Generation-to-Generation cookbook published by the Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim, California, my take on this quick asparagus side dish adds tofu for...
Author Notes When I eat meatless, the point is not for my protein to mimic flesh. Still, one of my favorite vegetarian main options is tofu, and even when I buy extra-firm, I always find it a bit yielding....
Author Notes This is not your mother's curry. Full of sweet, dense kabocha squash and light, flavorful tofu, it's perfect for a chilly autumn or winter evening. Feel free to throw in some kaffir lime Thai...
Author Notes This is the perfect summer lasagna: light, fragrant, and full of the season's best vegetables, which are roasted to bring out all of their sweet and savory flavor. Extra tip: If you're gluten-free...
Author Notes A traditional Taiwanese sauce meets ramen. San bei translates to "three cups" in Chinese and refers to the equal amounts of sesame oil, soy sauce, and cooking wine used to make the extremely...
Author Notes There's no cheese in this "paneer" recipe, but there are perfectly seasoned, super crispy, cheesy-flavored blocks of tofu. Take some time to press and marinate the tofu in advance—the resulting...
Author Notes Adapted from Andie Mitchell's Eating in the Middle, this one combines two loves: Thai food and cabbage. A few notes on changes from the original recipe: I've added a tablespoon of lime juice...
Author Notes Its sweet and sour with a little bit of heat from the chili. Let's make tofu seductive, I thought (realising that this might be a contradiction in terms). Serve with rice or flatbread. —morning...
Author Notes When I was a kid, my parents owned a stained, dog-eared cookbook called Chinese Meatless Cooking. The Baked Tofu Egg Rolls were one of my favorite recipes from the book -- chewy and hearty...
Author Notes Raise your hand—and raise it high—if you're excited to fry tofu on a weeknight. The brave among you are waving one arm in the air, pouring oil into a wok with the other. (You must have tasted...
Author Notes If the mere thought of making yet another pie during the holiday season is making you tired, take a deep breath and read on. If you prep the crust in advance or use your favorite store-bought...
• Cook time 30 minutes • Serves 4 For the tofu • 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms • 1 1/2 cups boiling water • 5 tablespoons canola oil, divided • 6 ounces button mushrooms, quartered • 1/3 cup vegetable...
Author Notes Ultra-crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and the tiniest bit chewy, these waffles are phenomenal not in spite of the full package of tofu, but because of it. They happen to be vegan,...
• Makes 4 burgers one 14- or 15-ounce block firm tofu, optionally frozen and then thawed • Neutral oil, such as grapeseed, safflower, or canola • 4 cups sturdy but soft greens, such as watercress, spinach,...