tofu

Cold Tofu with Tangy & Garlicky Sauce

What I love about tofu is its versatility. Whether tofu is pan fried, shallow fried, baked, or simmered in a sauce, tofu can be manipulated into a variety of textures and take on any flavors. One ...

Fuyu Butter (Compound Butter with Fermented Bean Curd)

The other day, I had the sudden inspiration to try making a compound butter with fermented bean curd (fuyu). I make miso butter often because it has so many layers of flavor that make the butter ...

How to Make Shan Tofu (Chickpea Tofu)

Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill for sponsoring this post! Over the years, I’ve received many inquiries about tofu substitutions for people who are allergic to soy. In the back of mind, I’ve thought ...

Vegan Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)

WHAT IS MAPO TOFU (麻婆豆腐)? Mapo tofu (pronounced mapo doufu in Mandarin), originates from China’s Sichuan Province. It’s a dish made with pork mince and tofu bathed in a spicy sauce. According to ...

Strawberry & Teriyaki Tofu Spring Rolls

Note: This recipe was originally published in 2017 and has been updated to improve directions and more detailed step-by-step photos. I love eating Vietnamese-style fresh spring rolls (gỏi cuốn) in ...

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 ...

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 ...