What to cook with tofu

Crispy tofu bowl

Rice, crispy tofu, cucumber, scallions, sesame, ginger-chili sauce, and lime.

Tofu noodles

Noodles, tofu, miso butter or sesame-soy sauce, greens, scallions, and chili crisp.

Soft tofu soup

Broth, soft tofu, greens, ginger, scallions, rice, and vinegar or chili oil.

Tofu lettuce cups

Crumbled tofu, herbs, cucumber, sauce, crunch, and lettuce or cabbage leaves.

Fast ideas

• Crispy tofu rice bowls
• Miso tofu noodles
• Soft tofu soup with greens

Prep notes

• Press tofu when crisping, but skip pressing when simmering.
• Sauce tofu after crisping so it keeps texture.
• Use tofu for vegetarian meal prep with rice, noodles, or soup.

Grocery notes

• Firm tofu is easier for crisping; soft tofu is better for soup.
• Pair tofu with ginger, miso, soy sauce, sesame, scallions, cucumber, and chili.

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