Asian Tofu Recipes

ASIAN GARLIC TOFU

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Asian Garlic Tofu is a vegetarian meal full of salty, sweet, and spicy flavor.

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package super firm tofu
1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, (minced)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
green onions for garnish
rice for serving

Steps:

Remove tofu from packaging. Place about 4 paper towels on a plate. Set tofu on top of plate and cover with more paper towels. Place a cast iron pan or something else that is heavy on top. Let sit 30 minutes.
In a medium bowl, stir together Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces. Place in bowl with sauce and toss to coat. Let sit 30 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a medium cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Once really hot, add tofu. Once nicely seared on the bottom, flip over. Continue to cook until seared on bottom.
Drizzle with sesame oil and remove from heat.
Sprinkle with green onions and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

ASIAN TOFU

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This tasty Asian tofu was the first meatless recipe my fiance made for me. It's a wonderful light protein and is so easy to pair with broiled or grilled veggies such as eggplant, asparagus or even tomatoes. -Emily Steers, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu

Steps:

Whisk together first 6 ingredients. Cut tofu lengthwise into 3/8-in. thick slices; cut each slice in half diagonally to make triangles. Place tofu and marinade in a large shallow bowl; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 3-5 hours, turning occasionally., Preheat broiler. Reserving marinade, place tofu in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Drizzle remaining marinade over tops. Broil 5-6 in. from heat until lightly browned and heated through, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STIR-FRIED ASIAN TOFU

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

8 ounces firm tofu, drained and weighted for 30 minutes
1/2 teaspoon grated tangerine or lemon zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon each vegetable and sesame oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
Quarter-size piece fresh ginger, minced
4 ounces mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced mushrooms
3 cups 3/4-inch broccoli florets
Salt and crushed red pepper

Steps:

Cut the tofu into 3/4-inch squares and marinate in citrus zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Combine hoisin, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch; reserve for later. In a 12-inch skillet heat vegetable and sesame oils until very hot. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 10 seconds. Add mushrooms and broccoli, some water, cover and steam for 2 minutes or until mushrooms and broccoli begin to get tender. Add tofu. Stir hoisin sauce to recombine cornstarch and add to skillet. Cover and simmer 30 seconds to a minute to thicken. Season with salt and crushed red pepper.

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