Burmese Shan Tofu Noodle Salad
Chickpea tofu set until firm, then sliced over noodles with a garlicky chili dressing.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
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Tofu Dinner Ideas
25 tofu dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
Tofu takes on whatever flavors you cook it with, and these dinners show how differently it can be used across Asia and beyond. The collection includes Chinese clay pot tofu and Hakka stuffed tofu, Korean dubu jorim and doenjang jjigae, Indonesian gado-gado, Burmese Shan tofu noodles and crispy sesame tofu rice bowls. Pressing firm tofu for a few minutes helps it brown.
25 dinner ideas
Burmese Tea Leaf-Inspired Cabbage Tofu Salad
Crunchy cabbage, crisp tofu, peanuts and a tangy green-tea dressing make a quick composed salad.
- 30 min
- Serves 4
- Tofu
Cambodian Samlor Machu Kroeung Tofu Soup
A tangy Cambodian-inspired tofu soup layers lemongrass, tomato, pineapple, and herbs in a quick, light dinner.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Chamorro Red Rice Tofu Skillet
Rice coloured and seasoned with achiote, cooked with tofu and vegetables into a single skillet dinner.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Chinese Clay Pot Tofu with Mushrooms
Silky tofu, mushrooms, and napa cabbage simmer in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce for a cozy vegetarian meal.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Chinese Hakka Stuffed Tofu with Greens
Tender tofu pockets filled with mushroom and minced vegetables braise briefly with greens in a fragrant Hakka-inspired sauce.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Chinese Hunan Cumin Tofu Stir-Fry
Tofu fried until crisp and tossed with whole cumin seed, chili, and garlic over high heat.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Crispy Sesame Tofu Rice Bowls with Ginger Cucumber Slaw
Golden sesame-glazed tofu, steamed rice, and a crisp ginger cucumber slaw make a fresh, practical weeknight bowl.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- Tofu
Indonesian Gado-Gado with Peanut Sauce
Blanched vegetables, tofu, eggs, and rice cakes are tied together with a warm, tangy peanut sauce in this hearty Indonesian salad.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- Tofu
Indonesian Pepes Tofu Tomato Parcels
Seasoned tofu, tomato, and herbs steam in parchment parcels for an Indonesian-inspired dinner with intense aroma and little cleanup.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Japanese Goya Champuru with Tofu
Bitter melon salted and stir-fried hard with pressed tofu, egg, and bonito.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Korean Doenjang Jjigae with Tofu and Zucchini
An earthy soybean-paste stew packed with tofu, zucchini, potato, and mushrooms for a comforting weeknight bowl.
- 30 min
- Serves 4
- Tofu
Korean Dubu Jorim Braised Tofu
Tofu slabs pan-fried then braised in a soy and gochugaru sauce until it clings.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Korean Kongguksu Soy Milk Noodles
Cold noodles in a chilled soybean broth blended with sesame, topped with cucumber.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Malaysian Curry Mee with Tofu Puffs
Coconut curry noodles with tofu puffs, chicken, and vegetables make a rich, slurpable bowl.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Nigerian Efo Riro Tofu with Rice
Spinach cooked into a rich blended pepper base with fried tofu, kept thick rather than watery.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
- Tofu
Nigerian-Inspired Efo Riro with Tofu
A vibrant leafy tomato-pepper stew with crisp tofu offers a plant-based take on bold Nigerian flavors.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- Tofu
Peruvian Lomo Saltado with Tofu
Tofu and vegetables stir-fried hard with soy and vinegar, tossed with crisp fried potatoes.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Pohnpeian Breadfruit Tofu Stir-Fry
Parboiled breadfruit crisped in the pan with tofu and green beans in a ginger garlic sauce.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Quebec Maple Mustard Tofu Poutine
Crisp oven fries under a maple mustard gravy with cheese curds and browned tofu.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Sichuan-Inspired Mapo Tofu with Mushrooms
Silky tofu and minced mushrooms simmer in a bold chile-bean sauce with tingling Sichuan pepper.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- Tofu
Taiwanese Three Cup Tofu with Basil
Tofu braised in equal measures of sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine with ginger and basil.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Thai Khao Soi Tofu Noodles
Curry noodle soup with fried tofu, topped with a nest of crisp fried noodles.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Thai Pad Pak Boong Tofu Rice Bowl
Garlicky water spinach and crisp tofu form a fast Thai-inspired rice bowl with chile and lime.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Noodle Bowls
Golden lemongrass tofu, rice noodles, crisp vegetables, herbs, and peanuts make a fresh plant-based bowl.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- Tofu