The BEST Ways to cook Tofu. (5 recipes, easy & TASTY)

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Today I'll be sharing 5 of some of the BEST Ways to use up your tofu. Super easy to cook, super satisfying and guaranteed to convince tofu sceptics! Happy cooking!

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#1 Crispy / Sticky Tofu 0:35

200g (7oz) plain firm tofu
1 tbsp cornstarch/wheat flour
pinch of salt
optional: a few dashes of preferred spices (i.e. cumin, paprika, chili, pepper, garlic/onion powder…)
1 tbsp veg oil

for optional flavour boost:
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 splash white wine/rosé
1 tsp agave syrup

→ serves 1 (or 2 depending on how it’s served)


#1.5 Lemon Spinach Pasta 2:13

125g - 140g penne pasta (4,4 oz - 4.9oz)

2 shallots or 1 larger onion
1 tbsp olive oil
3-5 handfuls fresh spinach, roughly chopped
¼ - ⅓ cup pasta water (60ml - 80ml), more if needed
2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp hummus
3-4 tbsp oat, soy cream (sub with oat milk or more water)
salt, pepper to taste

ALSO toppings of choice (sesame seeds, vegan cheese etc)

→ serves 1-2


#2 Tofu Butter “Chicken” 3:27

400g (14oz) plain firm tofu
2 tbsp cornstarch/flour
generous pinch of salt
1 drizzle olive oil
optional: a few dashes of preferred spices (i.e. cumin, paprika, chili, pepper, garlic/onion powder…)

for the sauce:
2 tbsp vegan butter
1 onion
2-3 cloves garlic
1-2 inch piece ginger (2,5cm - 5cm)
⅓ cup tomato paste (80ml)
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp each: curry powder, ground coriander
1-2 dashes of cayenne pepper (or to taste)
salt, pepper to taste
1 can coconut milk (400ml/14oz)
2-3 tbsp fresh herbs, plus more for serving

serve with:
2-3 servings cooked rice
fresh chives, basil, cilantro, parsley…
fresh lime juice
sesame seeds

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#3 Tofu Dessert (biscoff/caramel/cheesecake) 5:33
400g (14oz) silken tofu
180g (6.34oz) smooth biscoff spread (or ¾ cup)
1 tsp vanilla or a few drops vanilla aroma
dash of cinnamon
pinch of salt
3 tbsp thick soy yogurt, plain & unsweetened
3 tbsp powdered sugar

toppings: frozen berries?cookie crumbles?

→ serves 4


#4 Shredded Tofu Tacos

200g (7oz) plain firm tofu
1 tbsp cornstarch/wheat flour
generous pinch of salt
optional: a few dashes of preferred spices (i.e. cumin, paprika, chili, pepper, garlic/onion powder…)
1 tbsp veg oil

for optional flavour boost:
1 splash white wine/rosé
1 drizzle sriracha

serve with:
small toasted corn tortillas (3-5)
sandwich sauce*
pickled onions**
fresh herbs

*for the sauce combine:
1 ½ tbsp ketchup
1 ½ tbsp mustard
1 ½ tbsp vegan mayo

** for the pickled onions:

cut 1-2 medium red onions into rings
transfer to a heat proof jar, able to hold ~450ml (16oz)
add 80ml white wine vinegar (⅓ cup)
add 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or distilled vinegar
add 1 tbsp agave syrup/sugar
add 125ml hot water (½ cup)


#5 Tofu Steaks

300g (10oz) plain firm tofu
2-3 cloves garlic
⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
1/2 tsp paprika poweder
¼ tsp each: cumin, onion powder

¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
1 tbsp veg oil to brush the tofu with

when cooking the sauce add:
1 tbsp agave syrup or sugar
½ tsp lemon zest
another tbsp of lemon juice
¼ - ⅓ cup more water to adjust consistency

serve with:
2 servings fries
a lil salad
the sandwich sauce from recipe #4 !

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→ serves 2

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