Showing posts with label tofu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tofu. Show all posts

24 June 2007

Tofu Scramble

There are probably as many recipes for scrambled tofu as there are people who make it... or more since some of us make a number of variations.

This calls for zaatar, a Middle Eastern spice mix. Lacking zaatar, you might be able to get the flavor by combining thyme, sesame seeds and a little cumin.

The veggies in this are infinitely variable. Zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, carrot. You can try them all. I usually like some tomato and some sort of onion and/or garlic, but nothing is set in stone.

If you would prefer this to look a little more like eggs, add a little tumeric for color.

2 tablespoons mushroom broth
2 spring onions, chopped
1/2 Roma tomato, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup (1/4 block) medium-firm tofu, hand squished
1 Tablespoon zaatar
3 Tablespoons nutritional yeast

Simmer the onion and bell pepper in the mushroom broth over medium heat until the onion starts to go soft. Add zaatar, tomato and tofu. I usually just mash the tofu directly into the pan. Stir frequently and wait for it to return to a simmer. Add the nutritional yeast and stir to incorporate.

Depending on the juiciness of your tomato and the firmness of your tofu, this may end up a little watery. You can cook off the excess liquid or just drain it off.

22 June 2007

Spicy Lemongrass Tofu in Coconut Milk


Thanh Son Tofu is a local tofu manufacturer who produces some cool and tasty tofu. I stopped at Great Wall Mall on the way home today and couldn't resist a pack of the Spicy Lemon Grass Fried Tofu.

I was a little worried about this dish, but it turned out exactly as I had envisioned it.

1/2 pack (4 oz.) Spicy Lemon Grass Fried Tofu, cut into bite-sized cubes
approx. 2 cups eggplant, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 cup fresh peas
1 14-oz. can coconut milk (I have a preference for Chaokoh brand)
3 lime leaves
Sriracha chili sauce to taste (1 tsp)

Simmer everything in the coconut milk until the vegetables are tender.