Tofu Recipes

[Darkness]

Does anybody know of any good tofu recipes? I need some new, tasty ideas. There are a few conditions, however. I am anaphylactic to dairy, peanuts and canola oil. Also, I have delayed allergic reactions to wheat, onions, garlic, red pepper.

 

[Valjean]

Check out The Tofu Book, by John Piano & Lisa Messinger, Avery Publishing. It's very well known and can be found in most bookstores and health food stores. It may be in your local library.
Lots of good recipes.

My "basic" way to prep tofu: Cube firm style while still in the tub (slice back and forth with a knife), invert the tub on a plate and microwave for a few minutes so most of the liquid drains onto the plate. Spread the cubes on a dish and zap them some more ( I like tofu fairly firm and chewey) to further dry and firm them. Pour on some tamari or shoyu, add garlic and pepper to taste, and zap them again till you get the desired texture.
I add this to all sorts of dishes.

 

[Darkness]

Check out The Tofu Book, by John Piano & Lisa Messinger, Avery Publishing. It's very well known and can be found in most bookstores and health food stores. It may be in your local library.
Lots of good recipes.

My "basic" way to prep tofu: Cube firm style while still in the tub (slice back and forth with a knife), invert the tub on a plate and microwave for a few minutes so most of the liquid drains onto the plate. Spread the cubes on a dish and zap them some more ( I like tofu fairly firm and chewey) to further dry and firm them. Pour on some tamari or shoyu, add garlic and pepper to taste, and zap them again till you get the desired texture.
I add this to all sorts of dishes.

Thanks for the tip on the book. I will have to check it out when I am at Barnes & Noble, next time. I have a question, though. What is the difference between tamari and shoyu? Aren't they both soy sauce?

 

[Autodidact]

Does anybody know of any good tofu recipes? I need some new, tasty ideas. There are a few conditions, however. I am anaphylactic to dairy, peanuts and canola oil. Also, I have delayed allergic reactions to wheat, onions, garlic, red pepper.

For a scrumptious and not so healthy tofu treat, cube it, roll it in whatever crunchy crumbs you're not allergic to, such as bread crumbs mixed with salt and pepper, and then deep fry in whatever oil you're not allergic to. Yummy! A nice dipping sauce of soy sauce mixed with asian vinegar makes it even better.

 

[Autodidact]

Thanks for the tip on the book. I will have to check it out when I am at Barnes & Noble, next time. I have a question, though. What is the difference between tamari and shoyu? Aren't they both soy sauce?

Here's a good explanation.

 

[Darkness]

For a scrumptious and not so healthy tofu treat, cube it, roll it in whatever crunchy crumbs you're not allergic to, such as bread crumbs mixed with salt and pepper, and then deep fry in whatever oil you're not allergic to. Yummy! A nice dipping sauce of soy sauce mixed with asian vinegar makes it even better.

That's hardcore.

Here's a good explanation.

I use Bragg Liquid Aminos, which is kind of like a tamari.

 

[Penumbra]

I make a lot of broccoli tofu stir fry. It's basically a staple for us.

-Put some vegetable oil in a stir fry pan, add small cubes of firm tofu, and cook until golden brown. Then take the tofu out and put it in a bowl. Put broccoli pieces into the stir fry pain, with water, and cook for about two minutes (get them warm but keep them crunchy). Then, drain water, put the tofu back in with the broccoli, and add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seed oil, and cook for a few more minutes. Then drain, and serve over brown rice (or whatever else). It's really quick to make it, and I don't use any exact measurements since I make it so often.

Soy sauce contains wheat, but I don't know how much it takes to trigger your allergy. Also note that sesame seed oil sometimes comes blended with canola oil, so you'd have to make sure you get pure sesame seed oil.

 

[Duck]

Does anybody know of any good tofu recipes? I need some new, tasty ideas. There are a few conditions, however. I am anaphylactic to dairy, peanuts and canola oil. Also, I have delayed allergic reactions to wheat, onions, garlic, red pepper.

Use soft or silky tofu in place of dairy in a creamy soup.

 

[worldz]

if you google it, you will surely find a load.

 

[heebuki]

The post is very Useful. Thank you, this advice will come in handy.

 

[Maya3]

Are you able to eat other nuts, such as cashews?

If you can, I love to make a sauce with spices, crushed cashew nuts (or another alternative if you can´t eat any nuts, maybe something else that would add a crunchy taste) and tomato sauce.

Drain the tofu and expel the water, then put it in the oven to bake on it´s own for a little while, then add the sauce on top and bake some more. It´s really tasty.

Maya

 

[Father Heathen]

I am anaphylactic to dairy, peanuts and canola oil. Also, I have delayed allergic reactions to wheat, onions, garlic, red pepper.

Dude.....my sympathies. I love onions, garlic and peppers...