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This is how you make tofu

There is always a pack of tofu in my fridge. When I don't know what to eat, there is always tofu. You can make anything with it, and it is easy to digest. Yet, there are very few people who know what to do with tofu. Do you often find yourself holding a pack of tofu but have no idea what to do with it? Especially for you, girlfriends: what is tofu, what do you do with it, and how do you prepare it deliciously?

Tofu is rich in protein and incredibly versatile. Because it has a very neutral taste, you can actually come up with all kinds of marinades to spice up your tofu. In the Netherlands, we mainly know firm tofu and silken tofu. Firm tofu is ideal for marinating, frying, grilling, and incorporating into curries. Silken tofu is especially nice to use in creamy sauces and desserts.

When you are going to prepare firm tofu, it is important to let it drain first. This makes it drier and allows it to absorb the flavors and marinade better. Wrap a kitchen towel around it, place something heavy on top, and let it sit like that for a while. You can also freeze the tofu to make it firmer. First, cut the tofu into slices and then freeze them. Take the tofu out of the freezer when you are going to use it. Let it drain and place it in the marinade. This way, your tofu will be crunchier after frying.

If you find yourself holding a pack of tofu tonight, also throw the following ingredients into your basket right away. The tastiest tofu is made like this:

Preparation (for 2 people)

1 block of firm tofu

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp agave-/maple syrup

1 tbsp olive oil

1 clove of garlic

piece of fresh ginger, grated

half a red chili pepper, without the seeds

2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds

Delicious with steamed broccoli and fried brown rice

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
  2. Place the tofu between two sheets of kitchen paper and let it drain.
  3. Meanwhile, mix the other ingredients well in a bowl.
  4. Pour the marinade into a small baking dish.
  5. Cut the tofu into equal slices and place them in the marinade.
  6. Let this sit for 10 minutes, then turn them over and let it sit for another 10 minutes.
  7. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes.
  8. Remove the tofu from the baking dish and set it aside.

Fried rice:

  1. Cook the rice until done.
  2. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Sauté the shallot and garlic in a frying pan and add salt and pepper.
  4. Add the rice to the pan and stir the rice.

Serve the tofu with the rice and steamed broccoli and sprinkle it with sesame seeds.

Source image: Hapa nom nom