By Akasha Richmond, Health Food
Chef to the Stars & Author of
The Art of Tofu
“Cutlets” and “Un-chicken Chunks”
Freeze Mori-Nu® Silken Tofu Firm, Extra Firm, or Lite Firm for at least 48 hours to get a texture similar to that of a light fish filet. Freeze it for several days for a chicken-like texture. Now you can grill, bake, and even barbecue Mori-Nu Silken Tofu.
Freezing Directions
For best results, slices and cubes should be at least 1/4-inch thick. The longer you freeze the tofu, the better the results are likely to be. Slice or cube Mori-Nu Silken Tofu Firm, Extra Firm, or Lite Firm. Wrap each slice or cube in plastic and freeze for at least 48 hours.
Thaw
1) in the microwave at high for 2-3 minutes OR at 40 % power for about 4 minutes, or
2) at room temperature for one hour, or
3) overnight in the refrigerator.
Drain and pat dry.
Blending
One package Mori-Nu Silken Tofu makes 1.5 cups of puréed tofu. Purée or blend tofu in a food processor or blender. Use for salad dressings, sauces, and soups.
Baking
When recipe calls for yogurt, sour cream, or eggs*, use puréed tofu. When recipes call for buttermilk, soymilk, or dairy milk, use the “Mori-Nu Baking Blend” (below) instead of straight puréed tofu for best results. To replace liquid ingredients, use the same amount of puréed tofu or “Baking Blend.”
*5 Tbsp of puréed tofu equal one egg
Mori-Nu Baking Blend
1 package Mori-Nu Silken Tofu Extra Firm
1 cup water
2 Tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
Blend well. Refrigerate in a covered container. Keeps for one week. (1 cup baking blend is equal to 1 cup of liquid ingredients.)
More Ways To Use Tofu
Use puréed Mori-Nu Silken Tofu Firm to replace some liquid, egg, or dairy ingredients:
in homemade or packaged biscuit dough
puréed with vegetables or fruits for baby food
Like buttermilk (use “Baking Blend”) for muffin, pancake, or waffle batters. Use instead of:
eggs or milk in bread dough
eggs in cookie dough
yogurt in fruit shakes or smoothies
milk in packaged pudding mixes
cream in puréed soups
stock in gravy
cream in sauces
oil or sour cream in salad dressings
egg yolks in soufflés
mayonnaise or sour cream in dips and spreads
milk in mashed potatoes
Mash Mori-Nu Silken Tofu Extra Firm and use to make:
dairy-free ravioli filling
dairy-free blintz filling
tofu egg salad
scrambled tofu “eggs”
sandwich spreads for kids’ lunches
Or use to replace:
eggs in quiche
ricotta cheese in lasagna
cottage cheese in casseroles
ground meat in stuffings
feta cheese and eggs in spinach pie
beans in hummus
If you freeze and thaw cubes of Mori-Nu Silken Tofu Extra Firm, use instead of:
lamb in curries
chicken in Thai curry
shrimp in stir-fry dishes
chicken in Chinese chicken salad
seafood in pasta dishes
pork in fried rice
ground meat in stuffed peppers
beef in stroganoff
chicken in gumbo
ground turkey or beef in chili
lobster in Newberg
