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Learn to cook with Tofu

Learn to cook with Tofu
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Published: 02/20/2013 - Updated: 05/28/2016

Author: Miriam Reyes4 Comments

Tofu or soya cheese is an ideal substitute for the cream, mayonnaise and cheese; it is low in fat and contains no cholesterol.

Its delicate flavor makes it perfect to use in salty or sweet dishes, as you will see in the following recipes. While in Japan and China, tofu is a popular ingredient that has been used for over two centuries, in Western culture, it is relatively new in the kitchen.

Contents

  • Chicken with sesame and tofu
  • Tofu sauce with fruit
  • Tofu soup with curried vegetables

Chicken with sesame and tofu

Ingredients

  • 250 grams of tofu, drained, pressed and diced
  • 300 grams of chicken fillets, cut into strips
  • 2 teaspoons of polyunsaturated oil
  • 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
  • ½ red pepper, sliced.
  • ½ green pepper, sliced.
  • 2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved in ½ cup water.
  • 4 onions, sliced diagonally
  • 1 cup of soy sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds

Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, low salt
  • 1 tablespoon of dry sherry
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed

Prepare the marinade

  1. Mix soy sauce, sherry and garlic. Add tofu and chicken, toss well and marinate for 30 minutes. Drain and save the marinade.

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a wok or a heavy skillet, fry tofu, chicken and ginger for 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove the tofu and chicken and keep warm.
  2. Stir in peppers to the pan, and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the flour mixture to the marinade you saved. Add it to the pan and cook until it boils and thickens.
  3. Add onions, soy sprouts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Tofu sauce with fruit

You can use this sauce to accompany your fresh fruit as a dip.

Ingredients

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  • 250 grams of tofu, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 250 grams of strawberries, stems removed and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of honey

Preparation

  1. In a food processor or blender, grind the tofu, strawberries and honey.
  2. Cover and put in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving.

Tofu soup with curried vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of polyunsaturated oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon of chili powder
  • ½ small cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 large potato, diced
  • 1 zucchini slice
  • 4 cups (1 liter) of vegetable broth
  • 250 grams of tofu, drained, pressed and diced
  • 320 grams of canned corn kernels (no extra salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill

Curry Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large pan and fry the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili for 4-5 minutes. You can use ready-made curry.

Preparation

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  1. Add curry, cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, zucchini and broth. Bring to the boil reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  2. With a slotted spoon, take a cup of cooked vegetables and blend.
  3. Stir in pureed vegetables, tofu and corn kernels to the soup and heat over low heat for another 4-5 minutes. Season with pepper to taste.
  4. Sprinkle with dill and serve hot.

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About the author

By Miriam Reyes

Miriam Reyes is a professional expert in nutrition and dietetics. She has more than 12 years of experience in caring for patients with overweight and eating problems. She studied at the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA), where she obtained a degree in nutrition. Linkedin profile.

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Comments
  1. Richard

    21 de February de 2013 at 04:01

    Tofu is a very versatile ingredient since you can add it to any dish and it can replace meat and other animal products, and more! I think we should consume more tofu and maybe our health will be improved in a very positive way since this is a healthy and amazing product.

    Reply
  2. Denisse

    4 de May de 2014 at 04:07

    thanks for the new combinations I can make now reading this, I am glad of using tofu in my dishes, now my family is very used to it and they even like it

    Reply
  3. jeremias

    4 de May de 2014 at 22:53

    people are like scared of this ingredient and I dunno why since it is very good, the tateis nice and neutral and you can combine it even with sweet…

    people should love it instead of avoiding it!

    Reply
  4. Stacy

    22 de November de 2014 at 09:24

    Wow! I have been cooking with tofu for years and I have never thought to make a marinade for it. What a great idea! I’m definitely going to try that from now on, and with other ingredients as well. I used to make a lot of stir fries and the soy sauce tasted super great on tofu, but I’ve never tried it with anything sweet!

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