Smoky and savory grilled tofu steaks have converted more skeptics at my table than any other tofu recipe. Thick slabs of pressed extra-firm tofu take the grill, then get brushed glossy with a two-minute soy glaze — or the miso variation, if you're smart. Ready to...
Quick Vegan Ma Po Tofu with Crispy Tempeh
20-minute crispy tempeh ma po tofu brings the Sichuan classic to the vegetarian table without losing any of its punch. Tempeh crumbles go crisp in the pan while soft tofu poaches in a garlicky, pepper-fired sauce — dinner, fast. Craving that tingly, spicy, and deeply...
Easy Deep-Fried Tofu: Crispy, Golden & Delicious
Crispy deep-fried tofu comes down to two details: dry tofu and a steady oil temperature. Press and pat the cubes well, fry in unhurried batches, and you get shatteringly crisp shells with custard-soft centers — salt is all they need. Forget bland, boring tofu! We're...
Crispy Tempeh Crumbles: The Perfect Topping (10-Min!)
10-minute crunchy crumbled tempeh is the topping my kitchen is never out of. Crumbled into a hot pan with nothing but neutral oil, salt, and pepper, tempeh turns golden and nutty faster than you can set the table. Ready to unlock the magic of tempeh? If you've ever...
Perfectly Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu (Easy Method)
20-minute crispy pan-fried tofu is the little technique-driven recipe I make more than almost anything else. Pressed tofu, a properly hot pan, and a modest slick of neutral oil deliver a golden crust in fifteen minutes of cooking. Tired of soggy, bland tofu? Say...
Sichuan-Style Braised Tofu with Eggplant & Shiitakes
Braised tofu with eggplant and shiitakes is my half-hour answer to Chinese takeout cravings. Everything cooks in one pan — meaty shiitakes, silky eggplant, pressed tofu — in a garlicky sauce built on chile paste and soy. There's something magical about a dish that...






