Japanese Tofu Recipes I Actually Keep Making | 11 Ways to Transform Tofu

I wanted to try new ways to eat tofu, so I came up with 11 different recipes.
When frozen, it becomes meat-like, and when marinated, it takes on a cheesy texture.
It’s healthy, yet still satisfying.
This is a record of my discovery of the fascinating world of tofu.
I’d be happy if you found even one recipe that piques your interest 🌿

▼Timestamps
00:19 Introduction
01:00 Fried Tofu
03:19 Garlic Teriyaki Stir-Fried Tofu
04:20 Tofu Tempura
06:36 Steamed Tofu (Firm vs. Silken)
08:05 Mapo Tofu
09:18 Tofu Omelet
10:46 Tofu and Avocado Potage Soup
12:12 Tofu Marinated in Salted Rice Malt (Vegan Cheese-Style)
13:46 Tofu Pancakes and Steamed Buns
15:26 Tofu Pudding

▼Recipes
●Fried Tofu
400g frozen firm tofu
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 clove garlic
Ginger (same amount as garlic)
Batter: 2 tbsp potato starch + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Reference Recipe: https://www.kurashiru.com/recipes/107...

● Garlic Teriyaki Stir-Fried Tofu
Frozen firm tofu: 1 block
Potato starch: as needed
White sesame seeds and green onions: to taste
・Sauce
Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
Sake: 2 tbsp
Mirin: 2 tbsp
Sugar: 1 tbsp
Garlic: 1 clove

(Tip)
If you use fresh tofu instead of frozen, the result will have a fluffy texture similar to deep-fried tofu.

●Tofu Tempura
Silken tofu: 150g
Flour: 3 tbsp
Ingredients of your choice: shrimp, fish cake, sweet potato, pumpkin, shiitake mushrooms, shiso leaves

(Tip)
Ingredients with high water content, such as shrimp, tend to make the dish a bit soggy.

● Tofu Omelet
Silken tofu: 150g
Eggs: 2
Mentsuyu: 2 tsp
Sugar: to taste

(Tip)
If using a microwave, cook at 600W for 5–8 minutes.

● Tofu and Avocado Potage Soup
Avocado: 1
Silken tofu: 200g
Soy milk or milk: 200ml
Bouillon powder: 1 tsp
Salt: 1/2 tsp
Pepper: a pinch
Olive oil: to taste
Basil or nuts: to taste
https://delishkitchen.tv/recipes/1536...

● Tofu Marinated in Salted Rice Malt (Vegan Cheese-Style)
Tofu: 1 block
Salted rice malt: 3 tbsp
Reference recipe: https://marukawamiso.com/recepi/r55.html

(Tip)
If you don’t have salted rice malt, you can make a similar version using miso. Add a little mirin to the miso and spread it on the tofu.

● Tofu Pancakes and Steamed Buns
Pancake mix: 200g
Silken tofu: 150g
Egg: 1
Milk: 50ml
Reference recipe: https://cookpad.com/jp/recipes/18548950

(Tips)
When you first start mixing, the tofu alone may seem too dry, but keep mixing until the batter becomes smooth.
To steam, line a ramekin with parchment paper and pour in the batter. Alternatively, add 2 cm of water to a frying pan and steam over medium heat for 20 minutes.

●Tofu Pudding
Eggs: 2
Silken tofu: 200g
Sugar: 40g
Butter: 10g
・Caramel Sauce
Sugar: 40g
Water: 1 tbsp
Hot water: 1 tbsp
Reference Recipe: https://note.com/edoyohko/n/n5fb52b40...

(Tip)
When steaming in a frying pan, add 2 cm of water and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes

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