I hadn't made spicy mapo tofu in a while so when I made it again (with a few tweaks), it really got me hooked all over again. When I was a young graduate living in Melbourne, I would walk home from my office on Collins Street to my apartment in North Melbourne. It was a … Continue reading Spicy Mapo Tofu
Egg tofu is really fiddly to cook with because it is just so soft. That's also what makes it so darn tasty. To 'harden' up the tofu, it is often fried to give it up a bit of a crust. It is then more easily added into dishes without fully disintegrating. This dish is a … Continue reading Fried egg tofu with pork
Crispy baked tofu is one of my favourite ways of eating tofu. It's also very versatile because you can also toss this with other ingredients like noodles, salad, etc. for a complete meal. Although I eat this on its own with some sriracha sauce or kimchi as a snack. Give it a try and I … Continue reading Crispy Baked Tofu
Do you know how much pumpkin is actually in a whole butternut pumpkin? A lot apparently ... after removing the skin and the seeds, I had about 1.6kg of pumpkin! Since I am pretty much living by myself at the moment, that's a lot of pumpkin to get through for one person without trying to eat … Continue reading Pumpkin, tofu and green beans red curry (267 calories per serve)
Tofu stir fry is perfect for those busy days such as today. I've been running around doing errands all day ... doing the laundry, folding and ironing, filing away bills, paying bills, making medical appointments, changing bed sheets ... I was pretty exhausted. I hadn't been sleeping well either because the baby has started kicking and rolling … Continue reading Quick tofu stir fry with bean sprouts
Tofu steaks are delicious and easy to make. My local Asian grocery only sold tofu in one size ... family size. I don't cook a lot of tofu but I was making a 'popiah' the other day, which required a small amount of tofu. Needless to say, I didn't use the entire packet so I was … Continue reading Easy crispy tofu steaks with soy sauce drizzle
