With tofu you can do it all! Here are our 20 recipes ready to conquer even those who are not vegetarians
What is the tofu? It is often referred to as a "vegetable cheese”And actually the production process is similar to that of a cow's milk cheese. However, tofu is obtained from the curdling of soya milk: it is therefore devoid of animal proteins and for this reason it is mainly used by those who follow a vegetarian diet, although its properties can be of benefit to everyone. The beauty of tofu is hers versatility, which allows you to use it in many delicious recipes, vegetarian or not.
You can cook at the plate, breaded and fried, in cooking pan, can be the protagonist of soups, salads, creams or it can become the stuffed of a fresh pasta or a savory pie. It is also ideal for the preparation of burger is meatballs vegetables. Finally, having a neutral flavor, it can be used for both savory and sweet recipes.
Marinated tofu
The first step to give flavor to tofu is definitely that of marinating. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in extra virgin olive oil, in soy sauce or in citrus juice, enriching it with herbs is spices to taste. Curry, cumin, turmeric, paprika, oregano, thyme. The longer the marinade, the more intense the taste will be. At this point you can consume it natural, for example in cubes in salads, or you can cook it.
Tofu in a pan
Cooking tofu in a pan is one of the easiest ways to bring it to the table. Marinate it, cut it into cubes and sauté it in a pan, perhaps together with seasonal vegetables.
Baked tofu
The whole block of tofu can be baked in the oven to obtain a very tasty result: the main phase is always that of marinating, after which it can be cooked for about 20 minutes at 180 ° C in a static oven. To make it even more greedy and Crisp, bread it in grated bread, perhaps flavored with herbs or spices.
Tofu burger
To prepare succulent tofu burgers, start frying some chopped vegetables (carrot, onions, celery) in a pan and cook the tofu into small pieces for a couple of minutes. Blend everything with a mixer, adding flavorings and breadcrumbs, until the mixture reaches a compact and workable consistency with your hands. Cook the tofu burgers in a pan, about 2-3 minutes per side, being careful not to break them when you turn them upside down. With the same procedure you can also create meatballs!
Tofu cream
When blended, tofu can be very useful in cooking. Try blending it with capers, olives or dried tomatoes and use the sauce for season the pasta. Or blend it with vegetables to create a perfect one stuffed for fresh pasta or quiche.
Finally, let's move on to dessert: make one sweet cream by simply blending tofu with sugar or honey and ingredients of your choice such as chocolate, fruit or yogurt. Serve it directly as one spoon mousse or use the cream to fill cakes is tarts.
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