- 2 bricks Tofu Firm or Extra Firm, try Nasoya Brand
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced into ¾ inch slices
- 1 Sweet Onion, chopped
- 2-3 whole Kaffir Lime Leaves or 2 tbsp grated Lime Zest
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 2 cans Coconut Milk
- ¼ cup fresh Thai Basil or Sweet Basil, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Green Curry Paste
- 1 Red Thai Chili, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. Ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp. Cilantro, minced
- 1 Lemongrass Stalk, peeled, and then bruised while remaining whole to release flavor
- 2 tbsp. Fish Sauce
- ½ cup Water (for Vegetable Broth)
- 3 tbsp. Canola or Grapeseed Oil
- 4 tbsp ChefXpress Veggie Broth Seasoning (no substitute, omit if necessary)
- 1 tbsp. Sugar
- Steamed Jasmine Rice (optional fo...
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Tofu in Coconut Green Curry
2015-02-10 19:59:10
Ingredients
Pumpkin Tofu Bake
2014-11-22 15:40:13
This Pumpkin Tofu Bake can be made a day ahead and stored in refrigeration before baking. Great for Thanksgiving, Football gatherings, or as a special casserole side for the winter months. The Sage and rosemary give this dish a warm flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 Brick Tofu (Try Nasoya Firm)
- 1 small-medium Pumpkin, cut into 2-inch pieces, leaving skin and seeds intact
- 4 tablespoons Butter (may use Vegan)
- 2 teaspoons Sea Salt
- 1 large whole Vidalia Onion, sliced thin
- ½ cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Bourbon Vanilla Sugar (or Sugar-in-the-Raw)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Rosemary
- 12 Sage Leaves
- Salt and fresh ground Pepper
- TofuXPress Unit
- Mixing Bowl
Game Day Tomato Poppers
2014-10-29 18:50:59
Serve this tofu appetizer at your next game day get together
Ingredients
- 1 Brick Tofu (Try Nasoya Firm)
- 1 carton frozen chopped Spinach (10 oz)
- 24 Campari Tomatoes
- 1 medium White Onion, Chopped
- ½ cup Water
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Cups chopped fresh Button Mushrooms
- 3-4 Tablespoons raw Pine Nuts
- 2 Tablespoons Veggie Broth Seasoning by ChefXpress
- Leaves of 6-8 sprigs fresh Thyme
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Parsley
- Salt and fresh ground Pepper
- TofuXPress Unit
- Deep Frying Pan
- Small Frying Pan
- Medium size Mixing Bowl
Instructions
- Press Tofu in TofuXpress for 1-2 hours. Remove TofuXPress assembled Top...
The Tofu Cobb
2014-07-06 19:00:17
Ingredients
- 1 medium Shallot, minced
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (substitute Vegan)
- ½ cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tsp dried Oregano
- ¼ cup Avocado Oil (may not need entire amount)
- ¾ cup Grapeseed Oil
- 1 brick Extra Firm Tofu, Nasoya brand
- 2 cups Grape or Cherry Tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
- ¼ cup Bacon Bits (substitute Vegan)
- 2 Avocados
- 2-3 heads Boston Lettuce, rinsed and torn into large pieces.
- Sea Salt
- Fresh and coarsely Ground Pepper
Directions
Dijon Dressing Phase 1
- Combine Mustard, Oregano, Shallot, Garlic, Worcestershire, and Balsamic. Blend well and let stand. (This can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated).
- Press Tofu in TofuX...
Drunken Tofu with Chicken
2014-07-04 14:21:25
Make this Drunken Tofu with Chicken with or without the chicken! Great dish to make when you want to get your family to try tofu.
Ingredients
- 1 12-14 oz. brick Tofu pressed (preferably use previously frozen and thawed Tofu)*
- 2-3 pieces Chicken
- 1 ½ cups chopped Celery
- 1 cup chopped Carrot
- 1 cup chopped Vidalia Onion
- ¼ cup ChefXpress Veggie Broth Seasoning (May substitute flour)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ¼ cup loosely packed Thyme sprigs (remove any thick stems)
- ¼ cup loosely packed Rosemary leaves
- ¼ cup loosely packed Sage leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced Garlic
- 4 cups dry Red Wine
- ¾ cup Raisins
- 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- ½ cup sliced Almonds for finishing
- Italian Bread or P...
Do you avoid using tofu because you family says “it’s too mushy,” “there’s no flavor,” or “the texture is weird”?
Try these 5 tips to get your family over its fear of tofu.
- Marinate it. Tofu loves a good quality marinade. The longer you marinate your tofu the better the resulting flavor.
- Choose your firmness wisely. If you cut your tofu into strips, cubes, squares, steaks or triangles and want them to hold their form- use firm or extra firm tofu. Only use soft or medium tofu when you want a smoother consistency, like jello or cottage cheese, in your dish.
- Make it crispy. Lightly coat pressed tofu in cornstarch after you marinate it and before your fry it for a super crispy supper. Learn how in this video.
- Don’t just pan fry it. Try broiling, baking, or grilling your ...