Tofu is anything but boring. With the right flavors, you can conjure up a great tofu dish. Whether Mediterranean, Asian, spicy or sweet. We show you how to marinate tofu.
Vegetarians and vegans love tofu. It's no wonder. With tofu you can conjure up so many different and varied dishes.
Unfortunately, very few know how to properly prepare tofu. I must admit: At first, I was also a bit skeptical. Until I tried the most diverse marinades.
Fried, breaded, smoked or as a dessert. Tofu is a versatile food and provides us with lots of protein.
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5 Tofu Marinade Recipes
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Mediterranean tofu
This Mediterranean recipe for marinating tofu, will put you in the vacation mood. Mix rosemary sprigs, olive oil, garlic, sea salt and some lime juice and put it on the tofu. Let the marinade soak in as long as possible.
And then be creative with the dressing. We made skewers with tomato and rosemary. Fits perfectly with a light soup.
Asian tofu marinate
For tofu with Asian touch, mash fresh ginger and garlic together with coriander leaves. Adds a little soy sauce and wasabi. We refine the marinade at the end with a little rice vinegar.
Spicy tofu marinade
This marinade is perfect for grilled tofu. To Marinate tofu chopped chili peppers, olive oil, garlic, paprika powder and a little chili paste mix together and pour over the tofu.
Smoked tofu homemade
For the smoky flavor, our vegan BBQ marinade is suitable. Tomato paste, strained tomatoes, Agave syrup*, apple cider vinegar, a few drops of vegetable oil, pepper, salt and a dash of whisky. Add the Marinate tofu and let it soak in.
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Sweet tofu dessert
Tofu also tastes mega delicious as a sweet dessert. It's best to use silken tofu for your dessert. Mix soy milk, peach juice, vanilla, Cinnamon* and maple syrup.
Marinate the tofu and put in the oven. Bake at 180° for about 20 minutes. After ten minutes, turn to the other side.
What tofu actually is
Tofu comes from the Asian cuisine and is especially popular among vegetarians and vegans.
Tofu is made from curdled soy milk. Soy milk is obtained from soybeans, which are soaked in water and processed into a fine pulp. The liquid is separated from the mass.
To make tofu, the soy milk is heated and a coagulant is added. This process causes the protein components to separate from the liquid.
The so-called soy curd is pressed together into blocks. These blocks are already the tofu, which can be further processed.
Soy curd has no special flavor of its own. To make it taste like something, you should marinate your tofu.
What are the types & varieties
There are different species and varieties of tofu: silken tofu, natural tofu, smoked tofu and seasoned tofu. When buying, you should pay attention to the quality.
Silken tofu for desserts
Silken tofu has a delicate and smooth surface. Its consistency resembles pudding. It has a very high water content and the taste is rather mild. Mainly this type of tofu is used for desserts.
Natural Tofu
Natural tofu, unlike silken tofu, has a light texture. You can easily cut the natural tofu into strips or cubes. It is ideal for breading, frying, deep-frying and baking. Before further processing, you should marinate the tofu. Use a good portion of spices for the marinade.
Tofu smoked over beech wood
The taste at the Marinate tofu didn't convince you? Try smoked tofu. The tofu is already seasoned and has a smoky and spicy aroma. Smoked tofu is very popular in stir-fries, stews and on bread. It has a slightly firmer consistency than natural tofu.
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Seasoned tofu
With this variety you save the tofu marinating. The seasoned tofu is already refined with herbs and spices. However, making it yourself is always cheaper.
How to prepare tofu properly
1. drain the tofu
Tofu contains a lot of water. So that it becomes nice and crispy during frying and the marinade is absorbed well, you need to squeeze out the water.
To get the liquid out better, put the tofu in the freezer overnight. After freezing, place it in a bowl to thaw.
Once the tofu is thawed, take it out of the package and carefully squeeze out the water.
You can also place the tofu between a few layers of kitchen roll. Put a heavy object like a book or a packet of milk on it for about ten minutes.
Attention: Do not use this method with silken tofu.
Pat the tofu dry. To allow the marinade to soak in better, cut the soy block into slices or cubes.
2. marinate the tofu
To make your lunch taste like something, you should marinate tofu.
At Marinate tofu you can let off steam. Try different spices and see how it tastes best to you.
For the marinade, intense spices and flavors such as garlic, ginger, curry, coconut milk, lemon juice and soy sauce work well.
Tip: Be generous with the spices.
Waive the Marinate tofu on too much oil. The oil creates a film over the tofu and the marinade cannot be absorbed well. Rather use a little more lime juice or vinegar.
Put the tofu together with the marinade in an airtight can. Put the can in the refrigerator and let the marinade soak in for at least two hours.
3. prepare tofu
Once you're done marinating tofu, you can fry, deep fry, bake or smoke it.
Tofu fry
For frying tofu use a coated pan. Tofu has little fat and tends to stick. Heat enough oil in the pan. If the oil is hot enough, you can fry the tofu briefly on each side.
Breaded tofu
For breaded tofu, roll the soy block in egg with sesame seeds, breadcrumbs or breadcrumbs with spices. You can also dip it in soy milk with a mixture of flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
Baking for the sweet dessert
To bake tofu, you must first marinate your tofu. Put it in the oven at 200 degrees for 30 minutes.
Our conclusion
Tofu can be eaten in all sorts of ways. Marinating tofu turns the bland block of soy into a delicious lunch or dessert.
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