Chef's Tips: How To Make Tofu Taste Better

06.06.2023 07:00

Tofu is a tasteless product that can be marinated and given different aromas and flavors. Tofu is rich in vegetable protein and iron. In the article, we will tell you which spices go well with tofu and how to saturate the product with flavors.

How to cook delicious tofu

Tofu cheese can be eaten raw - just strain a piece from the liquid in which it is stored. Then you just need to add oil, season with spices to taste and serve.

In traditional oriental cuisine, tofu is used to make soups and dishes.

Perhaps the easiest way to prepare firm tofu is to cut it into cubes and fry until golden brown.

Ideally, soak the tofu in a marinade, such as teriyaki sauce, first. Soft tofu is more commonly used in desserts and sauces.

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Tofu can also be breaded in flour or potato starch and fried in plenty of vegetable oil.

What spices to use for tofu

Crumble it into a chili sauce - it will taste like chili, mix it with cocoa and sugar - and it will become a creamy chocolate cake filling. The main rule for making tofu is that the longer it marinates, the richer the taste will be. Try leaving the tofu in the marinade for at least 1 hour.

Any spice will work with tofu. For example, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, garlic powder and salt to taste. You can also use herbs, soy sauce, onions.

Diana Dachkevich Author: Diana Dachkevich Editor internet resource


Contents
  1. How to cook delicious tofu
  2. What spices to use for tofu