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Questions tagged [tofu]

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Safe kitchen-ready materials to drill holes in for tofu press?

I am looking to make my own tofu press to save money over a store-bought one. For those unfamiliar with the process, imagine two 9x5 loaf pans with a series of holes drilled into their bottoms for water drainage. The tofu sits between the two pans…
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How to cook tofu without burning?

I've been trying to eat tofu lately (not using much oil to cook it) and I don't mind it, my only problem is that I can't seem to cook it without burning the pan and setting the smoke alarms off (twice!!). The actual tofu turns out ok but the pan…
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How to marinate tofu for my mint & lemon juice couscous salad?

How could I marinate my tofu such that it fits well with my couscous salad which is seasoned with mint and lemon juice, and also contains cucumber, tomato and bell pepper and onions?
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Can I use agar as a coagulant to make homemade tofu?

Good tofu is really hard to come by where I live, especially silken tofu. I want to try making my own tofu. There are tons of recipes online. BUT, some of the coagulants (gypsum, or nigari) are also a bit hard to come by. I don't want to use epsom…
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How do I make my Thai curry with paste taste better?

Looking for simple tips to improve my curries made from paste. I know of a few answers I've learned, but looking for others... Thanks! Original curry recipe: Fry tofu in oil in a non-stick pan. Bring coconut milk to a boil, add curry paste. Add…
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Microwaving frozen tofu before marinating

I froze some tofu in order to get extra water out of it before marinating and cooking. I'd kind of like to get a start on the marinating process, but it's taking a while to thaw at room temperature - is it ok for me to put it in the microwave, or…
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Why are soaked dried soy beans cooked before fermenting?

Is it necessary to cook soaked dried soy beans before fermenting them?
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How long to steam tofu (extra firm) without predrying or what is cooked temperature?

I understand meats have recommended cooking temperatures to tell when they are done, but the extra firm tofu I buy says to fry it for like 8-10 minutes or something. I want to steam this tofu and was wondering if I should be doing it for X time or…
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Why did my soft tofu deflate?

I froze some soft tofu cause it was halfway to expiration and I didn’t need it for a bit. I took it out to make mapo tofu and you usually simmer the tofu in warm water for a bit before you cook with it. So I did that then strained it and left it in…
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Is stinky tofu safe to eat

How safe is stinky tofu since it does smell like feces? Is there risk of bad prep when making it or coming out of places with questionable food safety practice?
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Why does no one sell pressed tofu?

After following recommendations found online for pressed tofu (as in tofu that was squeezed to pour out more water. Shrinking to about 40% in size), it seems to be a really good/simple meat alternative, rehology wise and taste wise (less of that...…
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