Awaken your taste buds: 10 irresistible tofu recipes!

A gourmet bowl, a slimming ally
This little bowl of tofu replaces rice, offering a low-sugar alternative to extend your diet without frustration. Drain the tofu thoroughly, then mash it slightly for a more filling texture. A simple trick to enjoy your meals, even in case of late dinners.

1. Tofu salad with tomatoes and herbs
   Dice the tomatoes, add finely chopped anchovies and torn basil leaves. Season with pepper and olive oil. Cut the tofu into pieces, place in a bowl and top with the mixture, for a Mediterranean touch.
2. Tofu with smoked salmon
   Slice the tofu and arrange on a plate. Garnish with smoked salmon and green onion rings, with a touch of sudachi. Fresh and balanced.
3. Tofu with avocado and wasabi
   Scoop out the avocado flesh and place it on pieces of tofu, add a little grated wasabi and seaweed, for a spicy and creamy touch.
4. Sesame tofu and marinated radish
   Cut the pickled radish into thin slices, add ground sesame and a little soy sauce. Arrange on tofu pieces for a crunchy texture and rich taste.
5. Tofu with natto and kimchi
   Mix Chinese cabbage kimchi with natto, add a little sesame oil. Pour over tofu for a tangy, slightly sweet dish.
6. Tofu with shiso and marinated vegetables
   Add shiso leaves and pickled vegetables to the tofu. The freshness of the shiso enhances the flavor of the tofu, perfect as a light starter.
7. Tofu with ginger and olive oil
   Arrange the tofu pieces in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and grated ginger, then drizzle with olive oil and black pepper for a simple, refreshing taste.
8. Tofu and cucumber salad
   Dice tofu, add cucumber slices, pickled bamboo shoots and green onions, then dress with vinegar and soy sauce for a light and crunchy salad.

These simple and tasty tofu recipes provide a variety of textures and flavors to enhance every meal.

Tofu steak topped with Chinese minced meat

For 2 people | Preparation: 30 min Ingredients:

• 1 block of firm tofu (1 kg)
• 100g minced pork
• 1 tbsp oil
• Grated ginger, chopped green onion, cilantro for garnish

Seasonings:

• A: 1/2 tbsp sake, 1/2 tsp sugar and soy sauce, pinch of salt
• B: 1/3 tsp chicken soup base, 2 tsp each sugar and vinegar, 1/2 tbsp potato starch, 1/3 tsp salt, 3/4 cup water

Instructions :

1. Cut the tofu in half, sprinkle each slice with starch.
2. Mix the ground pork with ingredients A, spread over the tofu and divide into three pieces.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan, fry the tofu meat side down for 5-6 min, turn over and continue for 3-4 min, then arrange on a plate.
4. In a saucepan, boil ingredients B until thickened.
5. Pour the sauce over the tofu and garnish with coriander.

1. Shrimp with tofu in a spicy tomato sauce

For 2 people | Preparation: 30 min Ingredients:

• 1 block of silken tofu
• 10 to 15 whole shrimp
• 1 tsp potato starch
• 1/2 green onion, chopped
• 1 tsp chopped garlic and ginger
• Salad oil

Seasonings:

• A: 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sake
• B: 1 tbsp ketchup, soy sauce and sake
• C: 1 tsp sugar and vinegar
• D: 1 tsp. potato starch diluted in 2 tsp. water

Instructions :

1. Prepare the shrimp : Make a cut on the back of the shrimp, remove the vein, then coat them with marinade A and let stand for 5 min.
2. Sauté the shrimp : In a pan, heat some salad oil, then sauté the shrimp until they change color. Remove them.
3. Prepare the sauce : In the same pan, heat a little oil, add the garlic, ginger and green onion. Then add mixtures B and C, then put the shrimp back. Let simmer.
4. Finishing with tofu : Add tofu and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes. Add mixture D to thicken before serving.

---

2. Tofu with shiitake mushrooms and beef simmered in oyster sauce

For 2 people | Preparation: 45 min Ingredients:

• 1 block of firm tofu
• 4 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 100g ground beef
• 1 bok choy
• 1/2 green onion
• Thinly sliced ​​ginger
• Sesame oil and salad oil

Seasonings:

• A: 1 tbsp soy sauce and sake
• B: 1 tbsp oyster sauce and sake
• C: 1 tsp. potato starch diluted in 2 tsp. water

Instructions :

1. Prepare the ingredients : Cut the tofu into 8 pieces, rehydrate the shiitakes and cut them in half, slice the onion and bok choy into pieces.
2. Sauté vegetables and beef : In a skillet, heat salad oil over medium heat, sauté onion, ginger, then add beef and shiitake mushrooms.
3. Simmer with tofu : Add tofu, pour in mixture B, and simmer for 4-5 min. Add bok choy and thicken with mixture C.
4. Finishing : Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

Tofu and minced meat stew

For 2 people Ingredients:

• 1 block of firm tofu
• 100 g minced pork
• Grated ginger: 1 piece
• 1 tbsp sake and water (mixture A)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• Potato Starch: Proper Amount
• 2 tsp salad oil
• 1 cup dashi (mixture B)
• 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp each sugar and mirin
• Spinach: 200 g

Instructions :

1. Prepare the tofu : Cut the tofu into three slices.
2. Prepare the meat : In a bowl, mix the ground pork with A (sake, water, soy sauce), adding the ingredients in order and mixing well each time.
3. Assemble the tofu and meat : Dust a piece of tofu with potato starch, spread half of the meat on top, dust with more potato starch, and layer another piece of tofu on top. Repeat to create a layered structure. Let rest for 10 minutes, then cut into 4 equal pieces.
4. Cooking : Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry each side until golden brown. Add mixture B (dashi, soy sauce, sugar, mirin) and simmer for 7-8 min. Add cornstarch to thicken if necessary.
5. Prepare the spinach : Boil the spinach in salted water, drain, cut into 3 cm pieces.
6. Serve : Place the tofu and meat pieces in a bowl, add the spinach on top.

Steamed tofu and smoked salmon millefeuille

For 2 people Ingredients:

• 1 block of firm tofu
• 12 slices of smoked salmon
• Flour, salt, pepper: to taste
• 4 slices of lemon
• 2 tbsp white wine

Instructions :

1. Prepare the tofu : Cut the tofu into 4 equal slices.
2. To assemble : Dust a piece of tofu with salt, pepper and flour, place 3 slices of salmon on top, add another layer of flour, and layer another piece of tofu on top. Repeat with the rest.
3. Steam cooking : Arrange the millefeuilles in a heat-resistant dish, sprinkle with white wine, place in a steamer, and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
4. Garnish : Garnish with lemon slices before serving.

Tofu with menma and cucumber

For 2 people Ingredients:

• 1 block of silken tofu
• 50 g of seasoned menma
• ½ cucumber
• 3 cm green onion
• ½ tsp vinegar
• ½ tsp soy sauce

Instructions :

1. Prepare the ingredients : Tear the menma into thin strips. Cut the cucumber into thin, diagonal slices, then slice the green onion. Cut the tofu in half horizontally.
2. Assemble : Place the tofu in a bowl, then top with the menma, cucumber and green onion mixture. Add the vinegar and soy sauce on top.

Tofu with Kimchi and Natto

For 2 people Ingredients:

• 1 block of firm tofu
• 50 g Chinese cabbage kimchi
• 1 packet of natto (50 g)
• A few drops of sesame oil

Instructions :

1. Prepare the kimchi : Roughly chop the Chinese cabbage kimchi.
2. To assemble : Cut the tofu into 2-3 cm cubes, place them in a bowl, then top them with the kimchi and natto mixture. Drizzle with a little sesame oil for flavor.

Tofu with tomatoes and anchovies

For 2 people Ingredients:

• 1 block of firm tofu
• ½ tomato
• 4 anchovy fillets
• 5 to 6 basil leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions :

1. Prepare the ingredients : Cut the tomato into 4-5 mm thick slices. Finely chop the anchovies and tear the basil leaves if they are too large.
2. Assemble : Cut the tofu in half horizontally, place in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil, then tomato and anchovies, in that order. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with additional basil leaves.

Tofu with avocado and nori tsukudani

For 2 people Ingredients:

• 1 block of silken tofu
• ½ avocado
• 1 tbsp. of nori tsukudani
• 1 tsp grated wasabi

Instructions :

1. Prepare the avocado : Scoop out the flesh of the avocado using a spoon.
2. Assemble : Cut the tofu in half horizontally, place in a bowl, then add the avocado. Then top with the nori tsukudani and wasabi mixture.

Tofu with smoked salmon

For 2 people

Ingredients :

• 1 block of firm tofu
• 4 pieces of smoked salmon
• ½ all-purpose green onion
• ½ sudachi quarter

Instructions :

1. Prepare the onion : Thinly slice the green onion diagonally.
2. Assemble : Cut the tofu in half horizontally, place in a bowl, top with smoked salmon, green onions and add the sudachi wedges.

Sesame Tofu

For 2 people

Ingredients :

• 1 block of silken tofu
• ½ packet of katsuobushi (about 2 g)
• 1 tbsp ground white sesame
• ½ tsp soy sauce

Instructions :

1. Prepare the radish : Cut the marinated radish into very thin slices.
2. Assemble : Cut the tofu in half horizontally, place in a bowl and cover with the katsuobushi, sesame and soy sauce mixture.

These dishes are simple to prepare and offer a great combination of flavors. Enjoy!

Boiled Tofu

For 2 people

Ingredients :

• 1 block of firm tofu
• 10 cm of kelp
• 3 cups of water
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of mirin
• For mixture B:
  • 1 packet of kezuribushi (3 g)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
• For mixture C:
  • 2 small pieces of all-purpose green onion
  • 2 pieces of grated ginger

Instructions :

1. Prepare the tofu : Cut the tofu into 6 equal pieces.
2. Prepare the kelp : Soak the kelp in enough water for 1 hour.
3. Prepare the broth : In a saucepan, add ingredients A (water, vinegar and mirin), heat over high heat until boiling, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes. Add mixture B and bring to a boil again before turning off the heat.
4. Boil the tofu : In a separate pot, put the tofu and kelp, heat over medium heat until the tofu begins to boil gently. Then add the mixture C (green onion and ginger).

Homemade Fried Tofu

For 2 people

Ingredients :

• 1 block of silken tofu
• Proper amount of frying oil
• Soy sauce - to taste
• Grated wasabi - appropriate amount

Instructions :

1. Prepare the tofu : Cut the tofu into 4 equal parts.
2. Fry the tofu : Heat the frying oil to 160℃, add the tofu and fry for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
3. Serve : Place the fried tofu in a bowl, drizzle with soy sauce and garnish with wasabi.

Both of these dishes showcase the versatility of tofu and are easy to make. Enjoy!