Ingredients Beans + Legumes Soy Our 12 Best Tofu Recipes By Food & Wine Editors Updated on November 17, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Marcus Nilsson Tofu is terrific, as long as it's prepared and sauced properly. Here are 27 terrific tofu recipes, from fried tofu with spicy ginger-sesame sauce to crispy kale-and-tofu salad with coconut. 01 of 12 Chilled Tofu with Apple Soy Sauce Con Poulos This refreshing and light starter is based on the popular Japanese dish called hiyayakko, which is simply chilled tofu dressed with flavorful toppings. In his version, Food & Wine's Justin Chapple drizzles a sweet-salty mix of apple juice and soy sauce on top, then garnishes with a few tasty things, including crunchy radishes and toasted sesame seeds. Get the Recipe 02 of 12 Crispy Tofu Steaks with Ginger Vinaigrette © Eva Kolenko F&W's Kay Chun uses panko to coat tofu steaks, then pan-fries them until they're crispy outside and creamy within. Get the Recipe 03 of 12 Crunchy Tofu Tacos © Con Poulos These vegetarian tacos by chef Joe Kim combine fried tofu and peanuts. Get the Recipe 04 of 12 Chili con Tofu © SABRA KROCK Spicy chili seasonings work wonders for the bland flavor of tofu. For a more substantial, spicy chili, use the same weight of tempeh in place of the tofu. Since tempeh is not packed in water, there is no need to pat it dry before sautéing, but stir in up to one extra cup of water in Step 4 when adding the beans. Get the Recipe 05 of 12 Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger-Sesame Sauce © Anson Smart. Tofu is an unlikely partner for red wine, but in this recipe by Young Hwa Chung — wife of Hi Sang Lee — a soy-ginger glaze works well with a Cabernet Sauvignon. Get the Recipe 06 of 12 Cold Peanut Noodles with Tofu and Red Peppers © Quentin Bacon A vast improvement on the usual sesame noodles made famous by a million Chinese take-out menus, this silky version includes chunks of tofu and sweet, crunchy slices of red bell pepper. Get the Recipe 07 of 12 Tofu, Eggplant, and Shiitake Noodle Soup To simplify the Cambodian noodle soup, we added fewer vegetables to store-bought vegetable broth. Get the Recipe 08 of 12 Stir-Fried Tofu with Bok Choy © Frances Janisch This dish, adapted from Harumi Kurihara's Harumi's Japanese Cooking, is topped with a sprinkling of umami-packed bouillon. Get the Recipe 09 of 12 Caesar Salad with Crispy Tofu Croutons © Stephanie Foley In this creative remix of a classic Caesar, Melissa Rubel Jacobson pan-fries tofu cubes until they become crisp and crouton-like. Plus, she blends soft tofu with olive oil, lemon juice and an anchovy to make a terrific Caesar-style dressing without the standard raw egg yolks. Get the Recipe 10 of 12 Chicken Hot Pot with Mushrooms and Tofu © Kana Okada Cooks in Asia serve hot pots communally, setting a big pot of bubbling broth on the table alongside a platter of raw ingredients (like vegetables and thinly sliced chicken) for dipping. It's a fun way for guests to feel like they have a hand in making their own meal. In his version, Ethan Stowell gives each person at the table an individual bowl of sliced mushrooms, tofu and scallions, then adds piping hot chicken broth loaded with chunks of tender cooked chicken. Get the Recipe 11 of 12 Crispy Tofu Bibimbap with Mustard Greens & Zucchini © Con Poulos Michael Natkin's version of the Korean dish bibimbap swaps out runny egg for crispy tofu on top to for a delicious vegan dish. Get the recipe 12 of 12 Sriracha-Garlic Tofu with Mint © Todd Porter & Diane Cu The spice of Sriracha combines with the cooling power of mint for a pleasingly balanced tofu dish. Get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit