5 Delightful Tofu Recipes You Must Explore

Tofu, also known as bean curd, is soft and refreshing, rich in nutrients, and can be easily transformed into various delicious dishes. Here are 5 popular ways to prepare tasty dishes with tofu that you can consider trying.

5 Delightful Tofu Recipes You Must Explore

Crispy Fried Young Tofu

Ingredients:

- 300g young tofu

- 50g crispy frying flour

- 100g tempura flour

- 2 chicken eggs

Instructions:

 –   Thoroughly wash the young tofu with water, avoiding breakage. Cut it into square pieces as desired.

 –  Arrange the tofu on a large plate, sprinkle a pinch of salt on top to make it crispier when frying.

 –  Pour crispy fried flour into a bowl, add chicken eggs, and mix well.

 –  Spread the tempura batter on a clean plate.

 –  Dip each tofu piece into the crispy batter with beaten eggs, then quickly transfer to the plate with the batter. Roll the tofu thoroughly in the crispy flour.

– Add oil to the pan and heat the oil until hot, fry the tofu until golden and crispy, then remove and drain on a rack to remove excess oil. Enjoy the crispy fried tofu with soy mustard or chili sauce.

Mushroom-Stuffed Tofu

Ingredients:

–  200g straw mushrooms

–  2 bulbs of purple onions

–  4-5 sheets of fried tofu

– Seasonings: cooking oil, soy sauce, MSG, salt, sugar, pepper.

Instructions:

– Clean the base of the straw mushrooms, wash thoroughly, soak in diluted salt water for about 2 minutes, then rinse again to remove all impurities and dirt. For larger mushrooms, cut them in half, and leave the small ones whole.

– Clean the tofu, cut it into bite-sized squares.

– Peel and finely chop the dried shallots.

– Sauté the chopped dried shallots until fragrant, then add straw mushrooms and stir-fry.

– Season the wok with a bit of salt and MSG, simmer on low heat to let the mushrooms absorb the seasoning evenly.

– Add the tofu and gently stir, then add a bit of filtered water along with soy sauce, sugar, and pepper.

– Adjust the heat to low, simmer until the water reduces by half, then season again to taste and turn off the heat.

Seaweed-infused Young Tofu Soup

Ingredients:

– 200g young tofu

– 1 carrot

– 100g Dutch beans

– 1 bundle of dried seaweed, large size

– 150g shrimp

– Salt, sugar, fish sauce, seasoning powder, dried shallots.

Instructions:

– Clean the young tofu, cut it into bite-sized pieces.

– Wash and finely dice the carrot.

– Rinse the Dutch beans thoroughly and let them drain.

– Soak the seaweed in a bowl of cold water until it expands, then rinse it thoroughly several times to ensure cleanliness.

– Clean the shrimp, remove the shell and devein for thorough cleaning.

– Heat two small spoons of cooking oil, sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the shrimp and stir-fry until golden brown.

– Pour a bit more than a bowl of cold water into the pot, bring to a boil, then add the Dutch beans and carrots to cook together.

– Cook until the carrots and beans are tender, then add the young tofu, continue boiling, and adjust the seasoning to taste.

– Continue cooking for about 5 more minutes, then add the soaked seaweed when the soup boils again. Turn off the heat, prolonged cooking will make the seaweed lose its crispness. Ladle the soup into a large bowl and serve as a soup dish with rice.

Crispy Tofu with Lemongrass and Chili

Ingredients:

– 3 pieces of premium tofu

– Lemongrass: 2 stalks

– Garlic: 1 bulb

– Chili: 2 pieces

– Seasonings: sugar, soy sauce, cooking oil.

Instructions:

– Rinse the fresh tofu, cut it into bite-sized squares for a satisfying bite.

– Finely chop the lemongrass and chili, adjusting the amount to your preference.

– Heat cooking oil, then fry the tofu until golden on both sides. Remove the tofu and place it on a plate lined with oil-absorbing paper.

– Pour out excess oil, reuse the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add lemongrass and chili, stir evenly. Add two teaspoons of soy sauce and a bit of sugar.

– Finally, add the golden-fried tofu to the pan, use chopsticks to evenly coat the lemongrass on the outside of the tofu. Then transfer it to a plate to be enjoyed with hot rice. It pairs well with soy sauce and garlic.

Tofu Stuffed with Tomato Sauce Meat

Ingredients:

– Tofu: 5-7 pieces

– Meat: 200g

– Tomatoes: 500g

– Shiitake mushrooms

– Celery, green onions.

Instructions:

– Clean and finely chop the meat.

– Choose pre-fried tofu, rinse and cut it in half without separating. Use a spoon to scoop a small amount of tofu into the bowl with chopped meat.

– Mix the chopped meat with a small amount of tofu, add a small amount of soaked shiitake mushrooms cut into small pieces. Season with more than a teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of MSG or seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, fish sauce to taste, ground pepper, and chopped green onions and celery.

– Use a spoon to put the meat on the tofu, repeating until finished.

– Heat oil in a pan, fry the tofu until golden on both sides with medium heat to ensure the meat is cooked through. Remove the golden tofu onto a plate.

– Clean and cut the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds, and chop or cut into small pieces. Add a little oil to the pan, sauté the chopped onions until fragrant, then add the tomatoes and stir with 1-2 tablespoons of tomato sauce. Season with a bit of sugar, salt, and fish sauce to taste. Add a bit of boiling water and let it simmer for a few minutes until the tofu is tender. If the tomatoes are slightly wilted, add chopped green onions and celery, then turn off the heat. Serve with rice.

Source: Mytour

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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour