Among the various types of tofu, white tofu is the popular choice in Malaysia. From soft tofu to traditionally made tofu, Japanese tofu (VEGETARIAN LOTUS TOFU SOUP) has also made inroads into Malaysian hypermarkets and grocers, including egg tofu. By far, tofu made from soybeans remains a popular choice for vegan and vegetarian cooking.
Tofu is versatile. A variety of recipes can be created, and different cooking techniques can be used, such as pan-grilling, deep frying, steaming, microwaving, and baking, which is common in Western tofu recipes. Simple pantry-friendly ingredients can be used for cooking tofu, and it can also be cooked with vegetables (EASY VEGETARIAN SALADS).
Tofu is suitable for a rice meal or can be eaten as a snack or finger food. Tofu is definitely a protein-packed ingredient with nutritional value.
Note
Adjust
the ingredients according to taste, as tofu recipes may not necessarily require
exact measurements.
Chili
Scrambled Tofu
Ingredients
1
block white tofu - pat dry
Curry
powder
Shallots - sliced
Curry leaves
Lime
juice
Salt
Oil
Method
Heat
oil and add all the ingredient, except lime juice.
Stir
fry and scramble over high heat quickly.
Season
with lime juice, stir in and dish out.
Basil
Tofu
Ingredients
1
block white tofu - pat dry and mash with
a fork
Sweet
soy sauce
Ginger - chopped
Garlic - chopped
Birds
eye chilies - chopped
Shallots - chopped
Sweet
soy sauce (or add a bit of sugar if using other types of soy sauce)
Basil
leaves
Oil
Salt
Method
Heat
oil, add tofu and stir in.
Push
tofu aside and add shallots, ginger, garlic, and chilies.
Stir
altogether.
Season
with soy sauce and salt.
One
stir and off the heat.
Add
basil leaves and stir in.
Soy
Sauce Tofu
Ingredients
1
square piece white tofu
Light
soy sauce
Few
drops sesame oil
Red
chilies sliced
Fried
shallots
Spring
onions - sliced
Salt - if needed
Method
Microwave
tofu for 1 min.
Place
on a plate and add all the ingredients.
Tofu
Spinach Stir Fry
Ingredients
1
square piece tofu - sliced into long small pieces
1
bunch spinach - cut off root, cut stems into pieces, and pull leaves out
1
red chili - sliced
7
garlic - smashed
1
tsp cumin seeds
Oil
Salt
Method
Heat
oil, add tofu and light fry on both sides.
Dish
out.
Reduce
the amount of oil, add garlic, chili and cumin seeds.
Quickly
fry, add the spinach stems.
Stir
to soften, then add the leaves.
Season
with salt.
Quickly
stir in and dish out.
Tofu
with Beans Stir Fry
Ingredients
1
square piece tofu - break into pieces
1
packet French beans - remove strings and sliced
7
garlic – smashed
Fresh
bay leaves or 2 pieces dried bay leaves
Oil
Salt
Some
water
Method
Heat
oil sparingly and add tofu.
Light
fry.
Tip
in beans and garlic.
Stir
in.
Pour
some water if need to cook and soften beans.
Season
with salt.
Add
bay leaves, stir and off the heat.
Spicy
Sour Tofu
Ingredients
2
pieces white tofu - cut into long medium size pieces
1
large tomato - sliced thinly
5
shallots - sliced thinly
Chili
sauce - as needed
Spring
onions - sliced
Oil
Salt
Method
Heat
oil, add shallots and tomato.
Cook
till slightly mushy.
Add
chili sauce, tofu and salt.
Stir
in, allow tofu to cook for a texture preferred.
Off
in the heat, sprinkle spring onions atop.
Tofu
Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
5
large button mushrooms - sliced
1
square piece white tofu - sliced into medium size pieces
1
cup green peas
1
tbsp unsalted butter
5
garlic - chopped
Coriander
leaves for garnishing
Water
as needed
Salt
and pepper to taste
Method
When
butter is heated, fry garlic till crispy and brown.
Remove
and keep aside.
In
the same pot, pour water and let it simmer.
Add
mushroom, tofu, and season with salt and pepper
Simmer,
off the heat and add green peas
Garnish
with coriander leaves and fried garlic before serving.
