Learn how to prepare sweet and savory dishes with the ingredient to maintain a balanced diet
Tofu, also known as soy cheese, is an ingredient that has gained more and more space in the kitchen, especially among people on a vegan diet. Versatile and nutritious, it has a soft texture and the ability to absorb flavors to form the basis of various recipes. And the best thing: they contain less fat and calories, which promotes healthy eating.
So, below, check out 5 irresistible tofu recipes that will surprise you with their variety of flavors!
Fried tofu with spicy sauce
ingredients
- 500 g tofu cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of ginger
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 lemon juice
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method
Add the sesame oil and tofu to a pan and sauté until golden brown. Turn off the heat, remove the tofu from the pan and set it aside. In the same pan add the garlic, ginger, soy sauce and lemon juice and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tofu and place over medium heat to heat through. Turn off the heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Tofu balls
ingredients
- 1 cup chopped chives
- 50 g of chopped leek
- 50g grated smoked tofu
- 200 g of tofu puree
- 3 tablespoons rice flour
- Salt and olive oil to taste
- Flour flax seed to bread
- Greasing oil
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the chives and leeks and sauté until golden. Add the smoked tofu and mashed tofu and mix well. Add the rice flour and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and wait for it to cool.
Then, with the help of a spoon, take small portions of dough and form balls. Dip them in linseed flour and place them on a baking tray greased with olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Banana pudding with tofu
ingredients
- two bananas peeled and cut into slices
- 180 g of tofu
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
Preparation method
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Place in a pudding mold and refrigerate until solidified. Then remove from the mold and serve immediately.
Chocolate tofu mousse
ingredients
- 120 g of chocolate semi bitter
- 270 g of chopped tofu
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Preparation method
Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a bain-marie. Then wait for it to cool, transfer it to a blender and add the rest of the ingredients. Blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Spoon the mousse into bowls and refrigerate until firm. Serve immediately.
Baked heart of palm with tofu cream
ingredients
- 500 g peach hearts of palm, peeled and cut in half
- 200 g of tofu
- 2 tablespoons of sauce soy
- Salt, ground black pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper and olive oil to taste
- Lemon zest for garnish
Preparation method
Place the hearts of palm in a container and season with salt, black pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper and olive oil. Transfer to a baking tray, cover with aluminum foil and place in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the tofu, water, soy sauce, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a blender and blend until creamy. Reserve. Turn off the oven, remove the hearts of palm, unwrap and wait for it to cool. Fill with the reserved cream, sprinkle with oregano and orange zest and serve immediately.
Source: Terra
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