Tofu, Provenal Style MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 40 minutes Hardly anyone in Provence eats tofu (yet), but combining it with the traditional, straightforward, and super-savory ingredients of that area makes for an excellent dish. It's best to start with one of the fried...
Tofu Pancakes, Six Ways MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes Simple and delicious as this recipe is, it has chameleon-like qualities: Add garlic, ginger, and scallions for an Asian twist; garlic, ginger, cilantro, and Sambar Powder for an Indian flavor; or capers,...
Tofu Escabeche MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 45 minutes, plus time to cool Escabeche (ESS-ka-beh-chay) is a kind of backward marinating. Originally a method used for preserving, it is essentially a mild pickle applied to protein (probably fish originally) after it has been...
Tofu Croutons MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: About 1 hour Super-crisp, slightly chewy, and tangy with the flavor of tofu, these little nuggets can be used on a lot more than soups and salads. Try them in sauces, with Asian-style noodle dishes, or in stir-fries. You can...
Tempeh with Rice and Spinach MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 40 minutes, largely unattended Lemon zest and juice makes this a brightly flavored onepot dish. It's also great for picnics and patio parties because you can serve it at room temperature. 2 lemons 3...
Tempeh Hash MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 1 hour You'll be amazed at how close this is to real hash. The soy and sesame seasoning enhances the richness of the tempeh and adds an interesting twist to an old favorite. Some patience is required here to cook each of the...
Stir-Fried Tofu with Scallions MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes The most basic stir-fry you can make and one you can build on indefinitely. Master this and you master the world, at least the world of stir-frying tofu, which is not insignificant. 11/2 to 2 pounds...
Stir-Fried Tofu with Bell Peppers or Other Vegetables MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes As with any stir-fry, this one is infinitely variable: You pull what you have out of the refrigerator, and not long afterward you're ready to eat. If you make the main recipe,...
Spicy Ketchup-Braised Tofu MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes Vaguely Chinese, more honestly American, this is delicious stuff. It can be served on bread or on top of rice or noodles. Given the ease of preparation, it's amazing. 1/2 cup peanut oil or neutral oil, like...
Scrambled Tofu with Mushrooms MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes Scrambled tofu is surprisingly similar to the texture of eggs scrambled until they are dry, and if you use turmeric they'll even be a familiar golden color. The trick is to smooth the tofu out in a food...
