How to prepare Tofu

tarheelmatt

SmokeyPitt

It's funny when I looked at the thread title I knew exactly what this would say...and I was right. 

tarheelmatt

SmokeyPitt said:

It's funny when I looked at the thread title I knew exactly what this would say...and I was right. 

So you wasn't expecting a picture of tofu from me?   

theyolksonyou

Well, I thought maybe there was some strange family member, but my instructions were going to be the above. 

Carolina Q

We all seem to be on the same age here   

I have never had tofu. One of these days, maybe I'll try it. You never know, I guess, but it does have a bad rep.

NPHuskerFL

Sadly I've had tofu. But, not since the 80s. I hear it's excellent egged wrapped in bacon.  

GATraveller

I sadly admit that I like tofu.  Look up Ma-Po Tofu recipe it's good stuff.

SGH

tarheelmatt said

So you wasn't expecting a picture of tofu from me?   

Brother tar, I'm thankful that you were not posting tofu. If this would have turned out to be a tofu post, me and you would have no longer been friends.  You had me worried for a moment my friend. 

SGH

Brother tar, you owe me 4 rib eyes just for saying the word tofu

SmyrnaGA

Grilled Tofu is okay.  (SHMBO loves the stuff)  You start with firm tofu (since the soft kind would fall right through the grate), marinate it for a hour, (tofu has no taste), then grill it similar to fish.

it can take on any flavor.  Depending on how much drying you do, it can take on all kinds of textures.

johnmitchell

Slow day at work Matt... But I must admit you got me..

SGH

johnmitchell said:

Slow day at work Matt... But I must admit you got me..

He got me too. I was furious until I opened it. 

Acn

SmyrnaGA said:

Grilled Tofu is okay.  (SHMBO loves the stuff)  You start with firm tofu (since the soft kind would fall right through the grate), marinate it for a hour, (tofu has no taste), then grill it similar to fish.

it can take on any flavor.  Depending on how much drying you do, it can take on all kinds of textures.

I agree with this - well marinated or well sauced tofu is perfectly fine on occasion.  Also, Miso Soup and Hot & Sour Soup are both fantastic.

DoubleEgger

I wonder if you could soak that tofu in oil and use it to light the egg. 

YukonRon

DoubleEgger said:

I wonder if you could soak that tofu in oil and use it to light the egg. 

Right on dude!
My experience with That stuff was on a flight over to Europe, our last trip to France, and SWMBO decided for us to go vegetarian for the trip, due to my health. That idea lasted until when the flight meal was served. I sent mine back. I like my protein to have eyes.
I can't even type the name of that stuff

SGH

DoubleEgger said:

I wonder if you could soak that tofu in oil and use it to light the egg. 

That's about all its good for brother. 

Sardonicus

blasting

I wouldn't risk it - I heard tofu is what put Bruce Jenner on his current path...

SGH

Zmokin

I won't ever try a tofu burger or tofurkey.  But I do use tofu in some of the asian dishes I cook.  My favorite way to prefer tofu is to marinate it in teriyaki sauce and then deep fry it.  I love Miso soup which has little cubes of tofu in it.
For me, tofu has it's place, but it is never a meat substitute.  I like tofu in my Sukiyaki, in my Pad Thai, et al.

Mattman3969

I've only used it a few times and all were in the wok. It added a different layer to the pad Thai but other than that it's a No Bueno 

nolaegghead

I like tofu.  You're a homo sapien if you hate it.

Legume

I like it and use it occasionally.  the only time I've thought it was decent masquerading as meat is soyrizo which works really well for making chorizo and egg tacos.  the biggest difference is you don't get those questionable chewy bits in the soyrizo that you get in the authentic mexican-style chorizo

tarheelmatt

Got some interesting takes on tofu for sure.  Personally, I have never cooked with it, however I have eaten it occasionally when it's in dishes, mostly Asian dishes.  

Would be a neat throwdown to hold where the main ingredient is tofu.  

HendersonTRKing

Mapo tofu is the bomb.  It's a delivery system for ground pork and hot pepper. Tofu may be in the name, but don't be fooled -- it's all about pig and heat.  

SkySaw

Tofu really benefits from hitting it with a bit of smoke. Smoke adds that umami flavour and sweetness that makes everything better. I marinate ¼ thick slices of extra-firm tofu in equal parts soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and vegetable stock with 4 cloves of smashed garlic and then grill it in a 400º Egg for about 5 minutes a side, or until golden and a little crispy. There are never leftovers.