Tofu is one of our favorite versatile ingredients—it’s vegetarian-friendly, but can also add depth and texture to meaty numbers. Made from pressed soy milk, it’s smooth, creamy, and can take on the flavors of whatever you add to it, which is why we like to put it in just about everything. You can incorporate it into a crisp fritter with bacon for a slightly less tofu-y way to enjoy it, or use it to soak up the flavors in a soup or braise. We also love tofu in sardine and miso balls that are served in a dashi broth. From easy vegan dishes to meat-and-tofu mashups, here are the best tofu and bean curd recipes to cook right now.
Morels in Black Bean Sauce with Fried Enoki Mushrooms
Spinach and Potato Dumplings with Cold Tomato Sauce
Sardine Miso Ball Soup
Fried Tofu and Bacon Fritters (Tofu Wanzi)
Sichuan Tofu and Ground Beef in Red Chile Sauce (Mapo Tofu)
Spicy Yuba Stir-Fry with Edamame
Tofu, Long Bean, and Crispy Shallot Vinaigrette with Black Bean Vinaigrette
Indonesian Vegetable Salad with Peanut Dressing (Gado-Gado)
Hot and Sour Soup (Suan La Tang)
Kimchi Stew
Doenjang Jjigae (Fermented Soybean Stew)
Bitter Melon and Tofu Stir-Fry with Pork Belly and Eggs (Goya Champuru)
Spinach and Tofu Salad with Peanut–Miso Dressing
Bibimbap
