by Admin | Apr 15, 2020 | Tofu
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...
by Admin | Apr 15, 2020 | Tofu
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...
by Admin | Apr 13, 2020 | Lunch
Braised Tofu in Caramel Sauce MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes There were two things I couldn’t get enough of in Vietnam: crunchy lemongrass dishes and caramel sauce dishes. Here’s one of the latter, in which the caramel sauce essentially melted sugar,...
by Admin | Apr 13, 2020 | Lunch
Braised Tofu and Peas in Curried Coconut Milk MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 40 minutes This recipe features a classic Indian technique for making a deep-flavored gravy Preparing the tofu in advance by frying, pressing, or freezing (see The Basics of Tofu) makes for a subtle...
by Admin | Apr 12, 2020 | Legumes
Lentils and Potatoes with Curry MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 1 hour You may want to double this recipe so you have some handy in the fridge or freezer, because it reheats beautifully. Don’t worry if the potatoes crumble a bit on the second go-round; they will...
