tofu

  • Hot and Sour Soup

    2 medium pork chops, or 2 chicken thighs, partially frozen (to facilitate slicing), de-boned and cut into slivers – divided use1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari, if you need to be wheat-free) (see note)1 teaspoon cornstarch Bring 5 cups water… Continue reading

    Hot and Sour Soup

  • Thai-Flavored Stir Fry

    2 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 2 large cloves garlic, sliced thinly 1 tablespoon turmeric 2 Thai chilies or 1 Serrano chili, sliced thinly (deseed if you want less heat) 1 1/2 tablespoons grated gingerroot 1 12-oz… Continue reading

  • Two Sides Yellow

    1 16-oz package firm or extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 1-inch cubes and patted dry with paper towels oil for pan-frying or deep-frying 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon chili paste (sambal oelek), or to taste 1/2 cup chopped green… Continue reading

  • Sesame Seed-Crusted Tofu Bites

    1 16-oz pkg extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes and patted dry with paper towels 1/3 cup sesame seeds 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon sugar vegetable oil for deep-frying, I used safflower Your choice of sauce for… Continue reading

  • Pan-Fried Tofu with Caramelized Sauce

    This Japanese tofu dish is a modern rendition that I found in “Japanese Cooking” by Kazuko and Fukuoka (published by Barnes and Noble) — the combination, surprisingly (to me), works, especially the the use of butter and garlic chips. Two… Continue reading

  • Het Phat Tao-Huu (Mushrooms with Tofu)

    1 16-oz package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes For marinating: 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil 3 teaspoons thin soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced ginger For the sauce: 1/3 cup chicken stock… Continue reading

  • Ma Paw Dau Fu

    Originally posted at NoodlesandRice.com (now BlissTree) Ma Paw Dau Fu 1664 days ago by Stef | 1 comment | 1 pound ground pork or turkey 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce 4 tablespoons Chinese rice wine 2 teaspoons sugar 1 16-oz… Continue reading

  • Vietnamese Fried Bean Curd in Tomato Sauce: Tua Hu Sot Cha

    Originally posted at NoodlesandRice.com (now BlissTree) Vietnamese Fried Bean Curd in Tomato Sauce: Tua Hu Sot Cha1899 days ago by Stef 4 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1-lb. block extra-firm tofu, cut in half lengthwise, then in half again crosswise For the… Continue reading

    Vietnamese Fried Bean Curd in Tomato Sauce: Tua Hu Sot Cha