Grilled or Broiled Tofu MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 30 minutes Not quite as simple as other basic preparations, because it's almost essential to freeze or press the tofu (see Preparing Tofu) before grilling or broiling. But once that's done, the process is easy...
Fast-Braised Tofu with Tempeh MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes A take on the classic ma po tofu, this substitutes crisp crumbled tempeh for the more common pork, and a wonderful substitution it is: The texture is just as crunchy and the flavor if anything more...
Deep-Fried Tofu MAKES: 4 or more servings TIME: 20 minutes Deep frying is a standard precooking preparation for tofu, used throughout Asia to produce a nice crust and tender interior. It's faster than baked tofu, but needless to say a little bit messier. Fried tofu...
Crunchy Crumbled Tempeh MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 10 minutes My favorite way to use tempeh is crumbling it into other foods, which distributes delicious bits throughout the dish and makes the most of tempehs unique flavor. Think of how you might use grated cheese, only...
Crispy Panfried Tofu MAKES: 4 or more servings TIME: 20 minutes Panfrying tofu gives you crisp, almost baconlike slices without a lot of extra oil. For super-crunchy, chiplike wafers, slice the tofu as thinly as you can. If you want a crisp-tender texture, cut thicker...
Braised Tofu with Eggplant and Shiitakes MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes A more-or-less traditional Sichuan preparation, creamy and delicious with soft-cooked eggplant, made crisp by the addition of sauted shiitakes. Substitute green beans for the eggplant if you...