Tofu Recipes by Chris Kelly

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Tofu Egg Salad

1 block of soft tofu, pressed
1/3 cup mayonnaise (vegan or regular, I'll probably use vegan)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cider vinegar
1/8 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
paprika for serving

optional: diced red onions, diced celery, pickle relish

-Cut pressed tofu into cubes and steam for 5-7 minutes until heated through.  Remove from steamer and allow to cool.
-Mash cooled tofu to desired consistency and add all other ingredients (except for paprika)
-Let sit covered in refrigerator for at least 20-30 minutes before serving.

Serves approx. 4

Baked Asian style Barbecued "Ribs"

1 block Firm or Extra Firm tofu, frozen, thawed and pressed
1 cup of barbecue sauce
1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
2-3 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp grated ginger

-preheat oven to 350 degrees

-slice block of tofu into ¼'' strips

-mix all other ingredients together and cover tofu strips with ½ of the sauce. Let sit for 20-30 minutes

-put tofu strips into oiled baking dish and let bake for 75 to 90 minutes, basting every 15 minutes or so with remaining barbecue sauce.  Turn strips over about half way through cooking and continue basting.

Tofu Chocolate Mousse

1 lb silken tofu
1 tsp. vanilla extract
18 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup + 1 tbsp. confectionary sugar

-place tofu and vanilla extract into food processor and blend until creamy (but not liquid)

-melt chocolate chips over double boiler or in microwave

-place melted chocolate and confectionary sugar into food processor with creamed tofu, blending until ingredients are combined.

-let chill at least four hours in refrigerator before serving.

Spicy Peanut Tofu Stir-fry

-cut tofu into ¼'' triangles and toss in cornstarch until coated.  Let sit over cooling rack for 5 minutes until excess cornstarch falls away.

-heat oil in wok or skillet until very hot, add tofu, fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown then remove from oil and set on cooling rack.

-mix peanut butter, tamari, vinegar, honey, hot sauce, garlic, and ginger together until well blended.

-add onion and vegetables of your choice to wok until slightly softened

-add sauce and tofu into wok until both are heated.

-serve over rice.