Tofu can be used many ways...
It does not really have a distinctive flavor of its own,so it
will absorb the flavors of whatever you cook it in or with.
Just remember to change the water daily when storing unused portions
*Mash it up and add it to Spaghetti Sauce
*Mash it up and add it to the filling for egg rolls
*Mince and mix it with rice, peas and corn to make a vegetarian
Taco
*Dice or mince it and add it to any stirfry combination your
daughter will eat.
HERE ARE TWO RECIPES TO TRY - ONE HOT AND ONE COLD
(Borrowed from Betty Crockker's New American Cooking)
CHILI-TOFU CASSEROLE
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 pounds firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 can (4 oz) whole green chilies
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
Mix tomato sauce, onion, garlic, salt, oregano and cumin.
Spread half of the tomato mixture in a greased baking dish.
(8"X8"X2")Arrange tofu on tomato sauce, overlapping slices.
Split and flatten chilies(remove seeds and membranes)Arrange
chilies on tofu; spread remaining tomato mixture.Sprinkle with
cheese. Bake uncovered in 350 oven until sauce is hot.
(About 15 minutes)
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TOFU VEGETABLE SALAD
Ginger Dressing (see below)
1 1/2 pounds firm tofu cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 4 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
8 oz medium mushrooms, sliced
1 package (6oz) frozen pea pods, thawed and drained
1 small cucumber, sliced
12 radishes, sliced
Prepare Ginger Dressing; pour over tofu. Cover and refrigerate at
least 2 hours. Remove tofu with slotted spoon; reserve dressing.
Place Tofu in center of serving platter or 6 plates. Sprinkle with
sesame seeds and green onion. Arrange mushrooms, peapods, cucumber,
and radishes around tofu. Drizzle reserved dressing over veggies.
Serve with Rice Crackers if desired.
GINGER DRESSING
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Shake all ingrediants in tightly covered jar.
Good Luck.
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