Tofu Cheese Food

TOFU CHEESE

Steps:

• Wrap tofu in a clean towel. Press under a weight (place a few cans in a baking pan or on a cookie sheet) for two hours or up to overnight (refrigerate if pressing longer than two hours).
• Meanwhile, combine miso, sake and mirin in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, until small bubbles form on surface. Remove from heat and cool.
• Remove towel and wrap tofu in a double layer of cheesecloth. In a glass, plastic or enamel container, spread half the miso mixture in a 6" square. Place tofu on marinade, then top with remaining marinade. Cover tightly. Marinate in refrigerator 12-48 hours, or at cool room temperature 8-24 hours. (The longer you let it sit, the saltier and more flavorful it will get.).
• Unwrap and slice to serve. Uneaten portions may be refrigerated for 4-5 days.

TOFU PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Combine breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning in a shallow dish. Cut tofu lengthwise into 4 steaks and pat dry. Sprinkle both sides of the tofu with garlic powder and salt and then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and begin to brown, 4 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the tofu steaks and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn over and sprinkle with Parmesan. Spoon the mushroom mixture over the tofu, pour marinara over the mushrooms and scatter mozzarella on top. Cover and cook until the sauce is hot and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

TOFU FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Remove tofu from the package and press using a tofu press or a heavy object like a book (with paper towels.
• Press the tofu according to the directions provided at this link.
• Cut the tofu into four equal large slabs for grilling.
• Set aside and make the marinade.
• In a high-speed blender, add all the ingredients except for the chopped parsley.
• Blend on high.
• Add parsley after blending and stir.
• Add 1/4 of the marinade to a container, add a row of tofu, more marinade, and repeat until tofu is covered in marinade.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• First, pre-heat the grill to 400 degrees (low)
• The grill should be hot before adding the tofu.
• Remove the tofu from the marinade, but keep the marinade (do not discard)
• Then place tofu directly on the grill or on a grill mat, and cook for 8 minutes on each side, rotating every 4 minutes to achieve grill marks.
• Remove the tofu from the grill and allow to cool completely,
• Then, cut grilled slabs of tofu into bite-sized cubes.
• Return cubed tofu to marinade and allow to refrigerate again overnight before using.

TOFU CHEESE: VEGAN FETA RECIPE

Steps:

• All tofu cheese recipes need to start with you pressing and draining your block of tofu. We suggest using a dedicated tofu press. If you don't have a press, then wrap your tofu in paper towels and press down firmly using a heavy object (try a chopping board!). Leave your tofu to press for at least 20 mins to drain all that excess liquid.
• While your tofu is draining, you can prepare the vegan marinade. Simply mix together the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, water, and oregano in a bowl. You can add salt as well, to suit your tastes.
• Once pressed and drained, use a sharp knife to slice your block of tofu into small, feta-sized cubes. Place the tofu cubes into the marinade and ensure that each piece has a good coating. Cover the bowl and leave it to marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours.
• When you're happy with the strength of the flavoring, remove your tofu cheese and serve it as a delicious feta substitute!

TOFU COTTAGE CHEESE (VEGAN)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, rinse and crumble tofu.
• Place remaining ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Add just enough pickle juice or water to form a creamy sauce.
• Pour blended sauce over crumbled tofu and mix well.
• Chill and serve.

VEGAN TOFU 'FETA CHEESE'

Steps:

• Rinse tofu; place in a covered container and freeze 8 hours to overnight. Thaw at least 2 hours and drain thoroughly. Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid. Pat dry and cut into cubes.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and salt together in a bowl. Pour into a resealable plastic bag; add tofu and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours.

CHEESY VEGETARIAN TOFU ENCHILADAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Slice the pressed/drained tofu into (about) 1" (2.5cm) cubes and place on a parchment or silpat lined sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden. This will dry the tofu out. Set aside.Turn the oven heat up to 400F (204C).
• You'll need two baking pans or casseroles for this recipe, one large 13"x9" (33x22cm) and a smaller one (6"x4"/ 15x10cm) or two 8x8 (20x20cm) pans. Lightly grease the baking pans with pan spray and lightly coat the bottom of each pan with a bit of enchilada sauce - about 2-4 Tbs each. Tip the baking pans until the the bottom is covered in a thin layer of sauce. Set aside.
• In a medium saute pan add the oil and heat until it shimmers. Add the onion and bell pepper. Still on medium high heat, saute the pepper mixture for about 7-8 minutes giving the veggies time to char and soften a bit. Remove from heat.
• In the work bowl of a food processor, with the S blade attachment in place, add the tofu, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, chipotle peppers, salt, water and lime juice. Pulse the mixture 3-4 times and scrape down the side of the bowl. Pulse 1-2 more times. The mixture should be in small to medium chunky bits.
• Transfer the filling to the pan with the peppers and add 1/4 C (59g) of enchilada sauce. Stir to mix. No need to reheat. Set aside.
• If using corn tortillas, wrap in foil and pop them in the oven for about 4-5 minutes, just to steam/soften. Or, heat the corn tortillas directly on the stove top on an open flame, about 10-15 seconds per side. Set in foil and cover after each tortilla is added. If using flour or a mixture of flour/corn or flour tortillas, there's no need to warm the tortillas. Place one tortilla on a work surface and spoon in about 3-4 Tbs of filling then top with about the same amount of cheese. Gently roll the tortilla and place seam side down in the pan. Repeat this process until all the enchiladas are made. If you have any leftover filling, spoon it along the edges of the assembled tortillas. Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the tortillas, and use a spoon to make sure all the exposed tortillas are covered in the sauce (even if it's a thin layer - that's okay). Be sure to get the areas in between the enchiladas too! Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
• Cover the pans with foil and bake at 400F for about 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and warmed through. Remove from oven and let set for five minutes before sharing. Serve (optional) with salsa, cilantro, pepita crema, sour cream, jalapeños, avocado slices and/or black olives.
• For leftovers, transfer the enchiladas to a covered container to store up to three days in the refrigerator.To reheat refrigerated enchiladas, preheat oven to 400F cover with foil and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until heated through.