10 Simple Tips On Cooking A Perfect Tofu Dish
Tofu is such an underrated product. It is a low-calorie, high in protein and calcium, healthy meat alternative that is considered disgusting. By most of the people, at least.
The main problem is that people who’ve tasted tofu ate a very wrong version of it. But that will not be true anymore since we are here to give you ten bulletproof tricks to make your tofu always taste amazing. Let’s go and good luck!
1. Pick the right one
Like with any product, different tofu types will taste heavenly in one meal and horrific in the other. That’s why you need to keep attention to the recipe and get the right kind of tofu for every particular dish. But if the recipe doesn’t give you any clue, here is the general rule :
- • Silk tofu is for desserts, where a smooth and creamy texture is needed.
- • Medium or firm tofu is for pretty much anything.
- • Extra-firm tofu is used when you need a meat-like texture.
2. It’s all about marinade
Tofu is a beautiful blank canvas where you can paint any flavour you need. Various marinades with interesting flavour combinations are your key to “It can’t be tofu!” comments.
3. The pressure is okay
Extra-firm and firm tofu usually have a lot of excess water in it. Try to press your block and get rid of as much water as possible: it will turn your tofu into a sponge, good and ready for the absorption of a delicious marinade.
4. Always season
Spices and seasoning make tofu taste fantastic, so make sure that you seasoned it well to achieve the best flavour.
5. Freeze and squeeze
If you want your tofu to have a “meaty” texture, you can freeze it. Once you need it, defrost the tofu completely and then press the water out. Now, make all the steps like in a regular tofu recipe and prepare to be amazed!
6. It is a saucy thing
Tofu needs a good sauce to taste good. Concentrate your energy on a good sauce, and you will get an award-winning tofu meal!
7. Cornstarch + tofu = crispy
People usually prefer the crunchy and crispy textures over the soft ones in savoury meals. That’s why if you are going to make tofu, it is a great idea to marry tofu and cornstarch. This idyllic duo will give a crunch and texture you were looking for in tofu, possibly, for years.
8. Grill, bake and chill
Make your meals vibrant and versatile with different tofu recipes. It’s great while hot or cold, baked or stir-fried, grilled or sauteed. You can use it in soups and smoothies, make an “egg” scramble, etc. It has an infinite number of recipes, and it tastes different every time!
9. It is not wrong to eat it raw
You even don’t need to cook tofu to enjoy it! It can be used raw in salads and smoothies or as a side dish. Even though we prefer it cooked, you can make it taste amazing with different salad dressings and marinades and use it as it is.
10. Expecting Experimento!
Yes, we used this Harry Potter reference to convince you that there is not only one right way to cook tofu. You can use our general tips, find interesting recipes, and create a perfect dish with a dash of your creativity. It is all in your hands now. Bon appetit!
