Tofu is a healthy food which is made from soybeans. Like any other meat, tofu is pack with protein and calcium. This is the reason why most health conscious particularly vegetarians prefer eating tofu as an alternative for meat. Another characteristic of tofu is the ability to soak up new flavours through spices and marinades.
There are different ways to cook tofu. But the most famous method of cooking tofu is through baking. Baked tofu is low-fat and low-carb, vegetarian as well as vegan. It is for this reason why most people who are on a diet prefer baking tofu. Listed below are the different baked tofu recipes that you can try at home.
Baked Tofu "Fish" Sticks
Add lemon juice and seaweed to the breaded and baked tofu to have a fishy flavour. However, if seaweeds are not available, you can use dulse or kelp or anything that you can find in the grocery store. Dip the sticks in tartar sauce to have an intense fishy flavour.
Sweet and Spicy Tofu Nuggets
These little baked tofu nuggets are not only delicious but also easy to make. Bake the tofu with sweet and spicy sauce to have a delectable dish. It seems like you barbecued a meat because of the taste well in fact it is baked tofu! Go ahead and make as many as you can.
Cornmeal Breaded Tofu
Encrust the tofu with cornmeal and a few spices. Bake them until they are crispy. If you don't want to do baking, pan frying can be an alternative. Fry the tofu with neutral flavoured oil like canola or safflower oil. Finally, dip it with ketchup, ranch dressing or barbecue sauce to enjoy eating this appetizing dish.
Sesame Ginger Baked Tofu Recipe
Sesame ginger baked tofu is one of the easiest baked tofu recipe to make. This recipe is inspired by the flavours of Asia. In order to do this, make a marinade and drench the tofu into it. After marinating, it is now ready to be baked.
Lemon Basil Baked Tofu
A reviewer rated this recipe a five out of five stars. The reviewer was very impressed by the flavour it has which is why the rate was so high. In order to make this 5-star dish, bake the tofu with lemon, Dijon mustard with basil, and thyme to add flavour. When it is done, taste it and find out why it was given five out of five stars.
Easy Barbecue Baked Tofu
The sugar in barbecue sauce is what makes it more mouth-watering. So make sure to add sugar to the barbecue sauce or rather use barbecue sauce with some added sweetener. In addition, this barbecue baked tofu can also be served as sandwiches. This recipe is great for beginners because it is easy to make and completely foolproof.
Baked Tofu "Chicken Nuggets"
Three reviewers agreed that this recipe is indeed very tasty and it has a similar taste of chicken nuggets. That is why they gave this recipe five out of five stars.
Miso Glazed Baked Tofu
This is a salty and savory baked tofu dish which is broiled in the oven to create a crispy and golden brown crust. If you are a fan of miso, then this is a great recipe to try. This cuisine can be served as it is or in vegetarian sandwiches or wraps.
Chinese 5-Spice Baked Tofu
This recipe has a unique taste. Because of its uniqueness, this dish is certainly not for everyone. However, if you still want to try this dish but you have "undeveloped" Western taste buds, you may cut the amount of 5-spice required recipe in half. But if you love Chinese 5-spice or authentic Asian foods, you will surely love this dish.
Now you know the different baked tofu recipes, it is in your hands to try them out. Go ahead and try these delectable meals and serve them to your family and friends.
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