The BEST Tofu Recipes I’ve ever tried. (easy & not boring)

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Today’s video features 7 amazing and easy to recreate tofu recipes. Want to make your tofu taste like chicken, fish or a creamy dessert?? Up to you!

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INGREDIENTS & NOTES:

#1 Go To Crispy Tofu 0:34

200g (7oz) firm tofu
1 tbsp cornstarch, flour or potato starch
a generous pinch of salt
spices of choice, to taste
1 tbsp veg oil for the pan
#2 Tofu Curry 1:16

the crispy Tofu from recipe #1
a splash of white wine or rosé*
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp agave syrup
1 tsp red curry paste
¼ tsp chili flakes, optional
⅓ cup (80ml) light coconut milk
1 green onion, chopped
1 tbsp lime juice, more to taste
a splash of water, to adjust the consistency

*the wine can be omitted - OR substituted with a splash of grape/apple juice + 1 tbsp white wine vinegar

2 servings of cooked rice
more green onion for the top
→ serves 2
#3 Frozen Tofu Technique 2:11

350g (12 oz) extra firm silken tofu*
1 tbsp oil for the pan

for the marinade:
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 tsp sriracha
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp white wine, red wine, vodka or water
2 tsp sugar or agave
1-2 tsp tahini
1 tsp cornstarch

*defrost the tofu, either by letting it sit on the counter for a few hours, OR by letting it sit in a pot / bowl filled with hot water for about 5 min
**use a non stick pan (for all these recipes)
→ serve in bowls, wraps, salads or as a snack with a dipping sauce

#4 Minced Tofu Wrap 3:57

200g (7oz) regular firm tofu
1 tbsp oil for the pan

for the marinade:
1 tsp gochujang (or up to 2 tsp if u want more spice)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white wine, red wine, vodka or water
2 tsp sugar or agave
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp vinegar (rice, white wine, balsamic)

1-2 green onions, minced

for the wrap:
2 medium to large tortillas
hummus or other spread of choice
avocado
greens of choice
optional: pickled onions*

→ 2 wraps

for the pickled onions:
2 red onions, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp agave
1/3 cup (80ml) white wine vinegar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup (80ml) water
→ LEAVE IN FRIDGE FOR AT LEAST 3 HOURS (best overnight)
#5 Peanut Butter Tofu Dessert 6:07

190g (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) creamy peanut butter*
50g (⅓ cup + 2 tsp) powdered sugar
pinch of salt
400g (14oz) silken tofu**
a dash of cinnamon
a pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla or a few drops vanilla aroma
for serving: berries, vegan cookies etc

→ serves 3-4

*I have only ever made this using the more firm, processed kind of peanut butter (the one i use in the video contains soy oil), feel free to try it with natural peanut butter, but the mousse might turn out a bit more runny in texture then!
**can be extra firm silken tofu or regular silken tofu
#6 Shredded Tofu Dumplings 7:25

1 onion
1 small piece of ginger (about 1 inch, 2,5cm)
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp oil for the pan
200g (7oz) regular firm tofu
1 tbsp soy sauce
1-2 tsp sriracha
1 splash white wine, vodka or water
1-2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp agave or sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
1 handful cilantro or parsley, finely chopped
about 20 dumpling wrappers
1-2 tbsp oil for the pan
1-2 splashes of water for the pan
for serving: soy sauce, roasted sesame seeds, chili mayo…

→ serves 2-3

#7 Crispy Baked Tofu w Creamy Pasta 9:41

200g (7oz) regular firm tofu
about ¼ cup (~60ml) soy sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp panko bread crumbs
¼ tsp salt
black pepper, chili flakes to taste
a drizzle of veg oil

for the pasta:

2 cloves garlic
3 sundried tomatoes, minced
1 tbsp oil (from the tomatoes if possible)
¼ cup (60ml) white wine or vegetable broth
1 ¼ cup (125g) penne pasta
½ cup (125ml) vegan soy cream
50 - 100g vegan feta (1.8oz - 3.5oz)
1-2 handfuls fresh basil
1 tbsp lemon juice, or to taste
salt, to taste
up to ⅓ cup (80m) water to adjust consistency

→ serves 1-2

Tofu Method inspired by: https://itsavegworldafterall.com/panko-tofu/

#8 Salted Iced Matcha Chocolate 12:18

½ tsp matcha powder
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
a pinch of sea salt
1 tsp sweetener of choice (i used xylitol)
¼ cup (60ml) hot water
5-6 ice cubes
½ cup (125ml) non dairy milk, more if needed

→ serves 1

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