tofu

Spicy Tofu with Creamy Coconut Sauce

At the Sunday Asian farmers market in Sacramento (around 5th Street, between X Street & Broadway), you can find freshly made tofu from local Chinese tofu makers (such as Hing Wong Soy). They sell ...

Salt and Pepper Tofu (椒鹽豆腐)

This salt and pepper tofu recipe is inspired by salt and pepper shrimp (椒鹽蝦), which is a very popular dish in Chinese restaurants. I cook the tofu in a similar way as salt and pepper shrimp: coat the ...

Gluten-Free Crystal Dumplings

These gluten-free crystal dumplings are steamed dumplings with a translucent skin. They are filled with tofu and vegetables and seasoned with gochujang and tamari. Also, the dumplings are freezer ...

How to Make Baked Tofu

If I’m being completely honest, I prefer eating pan-fried tofu more than baked tofu. It takes less time to cook, and pan-frying browns the tofu more evenly. However, I usually pan fry tofu in a ...

Teriyaki Tofu Gua Bao

Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill for sponsoring this post! If you’ve ever eaten Peking duck at Cantonese restaurants, you’ll be familiar with lotus leaf steamed buns (he ye bao,荷葉包). They are soft ...

Vegan Mapo Tofu (素食麻婆豆腐)

The first time I tasted mapo tofu was about ten years ago in Nanjing. I wasn’t sure what to expect when my friends ordered the dish. Certainly, I didn’t have in mind a bowl of cubed tofu drowning in a ...

Spicy Roasted Edamame

Thank you to Best Food Facts for sponsoring this post! If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I love cooking with soy. I grew up eating foods like tofu, Asian-style soy milk, ...

The BEST Crispy Pan-Fried Teriyaki Tofu

This pan-fried teriyaki tofu is by far my favorite vegan protein to cook for dinner. Pan frying gives the tofu pieces a nice sear on the outside. When you bite into each piece, you’ll get crisp edges ...

Sweet Chili Tofu Wonton Cups with Olives

Thank you to California Ripe Olives for sponsoring this post! I get excited for the big game not because of the game but the snacks. It’s essentially 4 hours of uninhibited eating, and I love it. ...

Tofu and Kimchi Dumplings

Thank you House Foods for sponsoring this post! I think there is a common misconception that you need meat in order for dumplings to be tasty, and that is definitely not the case! Vegetarian ...

Tofu Stir Fry Noodles with Dried Plum Sauce

This post was sponsored by the California Dried Plum Board. Although I was compensated to write this post, all opinions are my own. Prunes have a special place in my heart. When I was a toddler, my ...

Ginger Miso Udon Noodles with Five-Spice Tofu (Vegan)

For whatever reason, I always catch a cold during seasonal transitions. Without fail. I dread the mornings when I wake up with a scratchy, dry throat because it means that I have days of stuffy noses ...

Red Curry Wonton Soup with Zucchini Noodles

If you go to a Chinese restaurant and order wonton soup, you'll likely get a bowl of wontons served in clear broth and thin wheat or egg noodles. This red curry wonton soup recipe is a twist on the ...

Zucchini Noodles with Tomato & Coconut Broth

Even though it has been another hot summer in Sacramento, I still enjoy eating noodle soup for dinner. For example, this zucchini noodle soup is something I made many times in the last few weeks. It ...

Red Curry Tofu Dumplings

These red curry tofu dumplings are great for parties or dinner! Serve them with chili oil or sweet chili sauce. For the pleating, refer to the video and photos below. Thank you to ...

Tofu Wontons with Yellow Curry Soup

When I was in college (my goodness, has it been 10 years already??), Mama Lin often made platters of pork dumplings that she froze and bagged for me to take back to school. Like most Asian mothers, ...

Mason Jar Salads with Butternut Squash, Tofu and Quinoa

Thank you to Nature’s Intent Apple Cider Vinegar for sponsoring this post! One of my big, big goals this year is to be more prepared about my meals during the week. I once thought that one of ...

Vegan Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Sizzling Cakes) with Tofu

A classic with a twist: this vegan banh xeo is made with tofu instead of shrimp and pork. The flavorful crepe-like cake has a slight crisp on the outside and it's served with a homemade ...

Sweet Chili Shrimp and Tofu Wonton Cups

These flavorful sweet chili shrimp and tofu wonton cups are great for parties. They look elegant and they're easy to make! https://youtu.be/bMfAEkvWE7U Thank you Kettle Brand for sponsoring ...

Cajun-Spiced Grilled Tofu

This healthy cajun-spiced grilled tofu is so easy to make. All you need to do is marinade the tofu and throw it on top of a grill pan. The marinade itself is made with 5 simple ingredients: olive oil, ...

Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfaits

These vegan parfaits are made with layers of chocolate chia pudding, mango mousse, and a mixed berry mousse. The mousses are made with silken tofu, which give it a creamy texture without too much fat! ...

10-Minute Chilled Tofu Appetizer

This 10-minute chilled tofu dish is the perfect appetizer for warm weather. Sliced tofu is served with a soy sauce and rice vinegar mix with garlic and scallions. This is an updated version of my ...

Teriyaki Tofu Spring Rolls with Strawberries

These fresh teriyaki tofu spring rolls are filled with vegetables, herbs and sliced strawberries! They are great for a light meal. You can also double up this recipe and serve it for a ...

Kung Pao Tofu Stir Fry

This spicy kung pao tofu stir fry is an easy dish that takes only 30 minutes to make! It's filled with green beans, sugar snap peas, peppers and crunchy peanuts. It all started when I ate kung ...