Tasty Basic Tofu Recipe

For the longest time we never ate tofu at home because we couldn't find a good recipe for preparing it.

Finally, a couple of years ago in Edinburgh we learned this basic recipe from a couple of vegan friends and we have been making delicious tofu at home ever since!

Ingredients:

1 block of firm/extra firm tofu
1 lemon
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbs of ginger, minced
1/2 cup of low sodium soy sauce or Braggs liquid amino acids (I use a half and half mix)
1/2 cup of water, or more if needed.

Slice your tofu into 1/4 inch pieces of whichever size you need for what you are serving the tofu with.

If you want an even firmer texture, you can press the tofu first, by placing the block of tofu between two plates in your sink, with the bottom plate inverted and a heavy cook book on top for approximately 30 mins.

Place your sliced tofu in a dish, spreading out the pieces slightly so that at least some of one side of each piece is exposed.

Cut the lemon in half and press over the tofu, making sure to get the juice evenly distributed. The lemon always needs to go first in order to open up the tofu and create a foundation of flavor.

Add the minced ginger and garlic, distributing evenly across the pieces.

Mix the soy sauce/liquid amino acids with the water and add over the top so that all the tofu is covered by the liquid.

Allow to marinate for at least 20 mins or for up to 2 days in the fridge.

To cook, you can fry your tofu in oil, add it to a stir fry, put the slices under your broiler, or add it to a soup. To add some extra texture, you can roll the pieces in flour or cornstarch before cooking. You can also roll the pieces in additional seasonings, such as spicy mesquite mix or sesame seeds before cooking.

Makes enough tofu for about 2 people. Enjoy!!