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Make the marinade: I like to whisk together my marinade directly in the dish/ bag that I plan to marinate the tofu in.

I like to cube mine into bite sized pieces but really anything works! Set side.

Prep your tofu: Follow my instructions HERE for pressing tofu and cut it into your desired shapes.

Take the bag out the morning that you want to enjoy it for dinner and let it thaw in the fridge throughout the day. It’ll keep for about 6 months in the freezer and is GREAT for lazy dinners. The pockets also works well to soak up flavor!Ĭan I freeze marinated tofu? Why YES you can! Follow the recipe as written and once everything is mixed together and the bag is sealed, place it in the freezer. Once the tofu is thawed and and liquid is gone, the pockets are left in the tofu which results in a meatier texture that I really love. Tofu naturally has a lot of moisture in it and when you freeze it, that moisture crystalizes and creates these little pockets throughout the tofu. Freezing tofu (when you have the time) is a GREAT way to add a nice bit of texture to your dish. I talk a lot about freezing tofu in THIS which I highly recommend checking out. In most cases, I suggest pressing the tofu for about 15 minutes before adding it to the marinade.

#Best tofu recipes how to

I have a WHOLE guide on how to press tofu, with and without a tofu press, that you can check out HERE. Especially if you’re trying to get crispy tofu! Want more inspiration? Tofu has been a regular part of many Asian cultures’ diets for thousands of years, so check out our favorite Chinese, Japanese, and Korean recipes for more ideas.In most cases, YES! Pressing your tofu before cooking with it makes a huge difference. Check out our mapo tofu, our kimchi tofu stew, our hot and sour soup, or our pretty in pink raspberry smoothie (trust us, you can’t taste the tofu) to see how truly versatile soft tofu can be. Once you start to cook with it, it’s easy to find ways to swap it for eggs, meat, and dairy in tons of your favorite meals.įor most of these recipes, you’re going to want to reach for firm tofu options (ranging anywhere from medium-firm to super-firm), but there is a time and a place for the softer options (known as silken or soft tofu) too. Want tofu to star in a hearty main for dinner? Check out our vegan lasagna, our tofu katsu curry, or our tofu banh mi.

Looking for a quick, delicious lunch? Try our jerk tofu grain bowls, our spicy fried “chicken” sandwich, or our caramelized tofu lettuce wraps. Need a filling vegan breakfast? Try our tofu scramble. Once you’ve got those down, try one of our myriad creative recipes that are great for every meal of the day. Check out our baked tofu or tofu stir fry recipes for in-depth analysis of best practices (including whether to press your tofu or not) and some surprising hacks for making your tofu the best it can be (sneak preview: freeze it for the best texture!). If you’ve never cooked tofu before, it can be a little intimidating. Check out our best tofu recipes for ideas-they make it easy to eat meatless every day of the week.

Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or vegan looking for creative ideas or are just trying to eat less meat and are looking for alternatives, we’ve got a recipe here for you.

Whatever you think of it, all it needs is a little coaxing (we’ve got the tips and tricks here) to turn into a protein that can stand up to the most meaty of options. One of our editors likens it to fresh dairy products, similar to ricotta, cottage cheese, or even butter.

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We like to think of it the same as raw chicken, full of potential, but seriously lacking in flavor. Tofu can sometimes get a bad reputation for being bland, boring, and inaccessible.