From sleek, silken tofu with delicate toppings to piping-hot fried satchels in a robust sauce, tofu provides a versatile canvas for the intricate flavors and textures that Asian and vegetarian cooks have long enjoyed. America has embraced tofu as a healthy, affordable ingredient. And while it has been welcomed into sophisticated mainstream dining, tofu is often hidden in Western guises and in limited applications. In her third intrepid cookbook, celebrated food writer and teacher ANDREA NGUYEN aims to elevate this time-honored staple to a new place of prominence on every table. Asian Tofu’s nearly 100 recipes explore authentic,ancient fare and modern twists that capture the culinary spirit of East, Southeast, and South Asia. There are spectacular favorites from Japan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and India, as well as delicious dishes from Taipei, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and New York. Andrea demystifies tofu and interprets traditional Asian cuisine for cooks, sharing compelling personal stories and dispatches from some of the world’s best tofu artisans along the way. For those who want to take their skills to the next level, the tofu tutorial clearly outlines tofu-making technique, encouraging readers to experiment with the unparalleled flavors of homemade varieties. But time-pressed cooks needn’t fear: while a few recipes, such as Silken Tofu and Seasoned Soy Milk Hot Pot, are truly best with homemade tofu, most are terrific with store-bought products. Some traditional dishes combine tofu with meat in brilliant partnerships, such as Spicy Tofu with Beef and Sichuan Peppercorn and Tofu with Kimchi and Pork Belly, but this collection is predominantly vegetarian and vegan, including the pristinely flavored Spiced Tofu and Coconut in Banana Leaf and vibrant Spicy Lemongrass Tofu Salad. And innovations such as Okara Doughnuts reveal tofu’s more playful side. For health- and eco-conscious eaters and home chefs who are inspired to make the journey from bean to curd, Asian Tofu is the perfect guide.

Over 500 recipes - from Japanese five-colour sushi rice with tofu to grilled tofu with Korean barbecue sauce - and hints on making your own tofu dishes. This reference book also covers the production of tofu and other soy products, along with Asian cooking equipment and techniques.

All good things--and foods--take time, as Lin learns in this beautifully illustrated story about patience, family, and a good home-cooked meal. CLICK CLACK WHIRRRR . . . Lin and her grandma, NaiNai, are making tofu from scratch! When NaiNai goes through each step, from blending soybeans with water to molding curd into shape, Lin gradually becomes impatient. But she soon discovers that making tofu not only takes time, but also takes the whole universe! It takes the seed from soil and sunshine, the cloth from thread and fiber, weight and space, books of words and pictures. And most of all, it takes spending lovely time with her beloved grandmother. In this charming tale by Helen H. Wu, readers will marvel at how patience brings a whole universe together in a simple dish made by a modern Chinese American family. Perfect for fans of Fry Bread, Drawn Together and Thank You, Omu.

It's been the super food of the East for at least two millennia, and it's finally made a name for itself here. No matter what dish it's added to--from soups to desserts--tofu makes the meal healthier and better. On its own, this soft, white beancurd has virtually no taste, but it has a remarkable ability to "drink up' the flavors and seasonings it's marinated in. Plus, tofu comes in different textures, so it's a perfect substitute for meat, fish, cheese, or eggs. You've probably heard of its almost miraculous ability to lower the risks for heart disease, cancer, and according to the newest research, Alzheimer's, but you may not have known how to prepare it. This comprehensive, all-vegetarian tofu cookbook celebrates tofu's versatility 350 ways, with easy-to-follow recipes that will expand your horizons and tickle your tastebuds: Tofruitty smoothies, Tofu huevos rancheros, banana bread, mock tuna salad, tofu "crab" cakes, tropical cheesecake escape, and even pecan pie!

This is the book that started the Tofu Revolution worldwide, beginning in the 1970s. An integrated approach to the subject of one food - history, nutrition, culture. recipes, how to make tofu on a home scale and commercially, recipes, bibliography.

This comprehensive cookbook presents the limitless, multi-cuisine possibilities of tofu in a wide range of delectable, plant-based recipes. Featuring a robust collection of more than 170 recipes from all over the world, Tofu makes the case for the ingredient as a culinary “blank page” much like white rice or pasta—and a boon for flavor and culinary techniques of all types. Using spices, condiments, sauces, and herbs, these recipes reveal how tofu can be an inexhaustible source of culinary diversity. Spanning Japanese-style Grilled Tofu with Miso to Lemongrass Tofu from Vietnam; Tofu a la Bolognese from Italy to Spicy Tofu with Peanuts from China; this informative cookbook and guide offers a multicultural road map to creating delicious plant-based meals. Along with the enticing array of recipes, this collection features one hundred full-color photographs, prep and cook time tips, diet designations, and a handy reference to the different types and uses of tofu—making it a definitive volume for all skill levels.

Since 1983, Tofu Cookery has been America's premier authority on how to make tofu taste delicious. Several generations of cooks have discovered the versatility of this healthful soyfood through the range of comfort foods and gourmet dishes found between the covers of this treasured volume. In this revised 25th anniversary edition, all the recipes have been updated for today's nutritional standards, using reduced quantities of more healthful fats and less salt. Many new recipes have been added to reflect more current tastes and trends, and to complement the old favorites. Sumptuous photos with tofu on center stage will tempt you and help you envision how your finished dishes will look.

At last! Terrific, healthy tofu dishes that don’t look or taste like tofu! Experts increasingly tout the benefits of soy in a healthy diet, and soy consumption in the U.S. has more than doubled since 1999. Natural foods expert Maribeth Abrams shows even the most skeptical cooks how tofu can be used creatively in great-tasting recipes for everything from Corn Chowder to Hot Fiesta Dip to Chocolate Cream Pie. This book features 125 cholesterol-free recipes and 16 color photos, plus tofu tips, cooking methods, nutrition information, and more. It demystifies tofu for mainstream home cooks with simple, healthy recipes that turn tofu-phobes into tofu-fans!

Never tasteless and definitely not just for vegetarians, this cookbook celebrates tofu and will revolutionize the way we cook with it. Nutrient dense and a good source of protein and amino acids, tofu is also a valuable source of iron, calcium, manganese and phosphorus. Incredibly healthy and versatile, it has enjoyed a central place on dinner tables across Asia for centuries, but in the West has become synonymous with a bland meat-alternative. Tofu Tasty is full of inspiring dishes for cooking with different textures of tofu, including silken, dried, fermented, and crispy. With guidance on how to store, press, and make your own tofu, it’s time to make tofu center stage—a dish in its own right.

From the executive editor at America’s Test Kitchen, thirty-five healthy, appetizing recipes that will turn you into a tofu lover. People hate tofu. And it's hard to argue with tofu hatred, at least at first glance. It's ugly, it's spongy, and it doesn't really look like food—you might ask, "What's the point?" The point is that it's a clean, healthful, powerful, plant-based protein that provides all kinds of nutrients without a lot of calories or carbohydrates and pretty much no cholesterol. In other words, it's kind of a perfect food. And The I Hate Tofu Cookbook proves this. With thirty-five delicious and satisfying recipes—from Sweet-and-Spicy Tofu Nuggets and Tofu Caesar Salad to Tofu Sloppy Joes, Grilled Tofu Kebabs, and Chocolate Pudding Pops—you will come to love it. We promise. Tucker Shaw is executive editor at America’s Test Kitchen. A former arts editor and restaurant critic at the Denver Post, Shaw covered entertainment, style, culture, books, food, and more. His previous books include Gentlemen, Start Your Ovens and Everything I Ate.