tropit

Fresh tofu is about 1/2-1/3 of the cost of a pound of hamburger. It tastes bland on its own, but it will accept any flavors you want to give it. The Chinese dish, Mapo Tofu, is one of my favorites. Miso soup with tofu is another. Panko Breaded tofu makes a yummy sandwich. Got any other good recipes?

ekuw

Back in the early 80's when I was a vegan and vegan options were much more limited I would make a tofu sandwich. A slab of tofu on bread with the fixings. Umm...not really good but when you hungry right? Since then as much as I want to like tofu, I don't. I guess I have never really found a way to cook it that "accepts" the flavors you give it. Always willing to experiment so I will be watching this thread. I am no longer a vegan, but do try to eat a veggie forward diet.

Iceblossom

Keep in mind there are different types of tofu, some are firmer than others. I'd say most probably should be squished and drained for a bit and most of us trying to use it don't know that...

Tofu can be crumbled up (hard) or soft can act like an egg scramble (well you know -- sort of!) try something like a Joe's Special -- either with or without eggs. But spinach, garlic, cheese or herbs if you want. I use Worchestershire sauce in mine (but be warned that is not vegetarian suitable).
https://www.food.com/recipe/joes-spe...ach-eggs-96477

Restaurants/commercial stoves/good cooks? can hit tofu with the hot sear that really does give it a more meat like texture. I am so far fail on my attempts.

Iceblossom

Was thinking about this thread while reading an economic report about meat, especially beef, prices...

Egads! Sort of related to the tofu, it's probably a time for the resurgence of that treat from the 70s -- TVP, Textured Vegetable Protein. More highly processed than tofu, and again, very little flavor of it's own. Is probably somewhere in your larger supermarket, maybe sort of hard to find but check the Bob's Red Mill Display. For lots of recipe ideas using grains and such, the website is pretty handy.
https://www.bobsredmill.com/product/...ed-veg-protein

Bags

We like Hot and Sour Soup. We make Tofu Broccoli stir-fry. Instead of Beef Broccoli.

tropit

Joe's Special! We make that all the time with either ground beef (for the son,) or with tofu. Both are good. Thanks for the link.

Lena1952

I freeze firm tofu and when thawed use forks to shred it. Combine spices for crab cakes and the fry in lightly oiled fry pan.

tropit

Ooohh...that sounds good. I never thought to freeze it first. Freezing changes the texture, but in a good way. Do you bread it?

Lena1952

Sometimes but not always.

tropit

I like cutting the drained tofu block in half horizontally, marinating it in some tasty sauce, then coating it with corn starch and maybe some panko and frying it in a little oil. Makes a great sandwich.