Easy Chinese Tofu Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

Dried Tofu and Celery Stir Fry (西芹炒香干)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 20:47:20 +0000

Dried tofu and celery stir fry is a satisfying and healthy main dish that you can put together in no time. The crunchy celery and chewy smoked tofu are cooked with a small amount of ground pork to enhance their flavor, along with ginger, garlic and soy sauce. It’s super easy to make and tastes ...

Seafood Tofu Stew

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:56:00 +0000

Seafood Tofu Stew is a delicious and nourishing homestyle dish that is super easy to make. If you need a quick, hot one-pot dinner for a cold day, this stew is perfect for you. {Gluten-Free} You may not have heard of seafood tofu stew before, since it’s not something you’d see on a restaurant menu. ...

Crab Roe Tofu with Salted Duck Eggs (蟹黄豆腐)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 01:18:03 +0000

Crab roe tofu made with salted duck egg yolks is a simple and decadent main dish that you can put together in no time. The silky and soft tofu is braised in a savory broth that is bursting with umami. Served it over steamed rice for a satisfying meal under 30 minutes. {Gluten-Free} Crab roe ...

Pan Fried Tofu (脆皮豆腐)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:43:54 +0000

Pan fried tofu is a fun homestyle dish that features meaty tofu bites with a crispy coating and a sweet and sour sauce. Topped on the rice, it is an easy and flavorful way to whip up a vegetarian one-bowl meal that everyone will love! {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Adaptable} Pan fried tofu, or Cui Pi Dou ...

Napa Cabbage Tofu Soup (白菜豆腐汤)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:39:42 +0000

A super fast and easy napa cabbage tofu soup with mushrooms simmered in chicken broth for a comforting and hearty taste. It is a great side dish to add to your dinner table for extra color and nutrition. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Growing up in China, soup was one of the key components of dinner and my ...

Vegan Egg Drop Soup (A Recipe From My Cookbook)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:58:38 +0000

Vegan egg drop soup is made with plant-based ingredients and preserves all the character of the original version. The tender yuba sheets mimic the egg ribbons, and swim in a gingery savory soup that has a lovely bright yellow color. It’s a dish that takes no time to put together and is a comforting addition ...

Easy Tofu and Celery Salad

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:45:28 +0000

Sharing a super easy tofu and celery salad that is perfect for hot summer days. The tender tofu and crisp celery are mixed with a savory and tart dressing with plenty of aromatics and heavenly chili oil, using minimal ingredients to create maximum flavor! It’s a perfect dish for making ahead too because it tastes ...

Authentic Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 23 May 2022 11:55:00 +0000

An easy mapo tofu recipe that creates the authentic taste of China that features soft tofu cooked in a rich, spicy, and savory sauce that is full of aroma. Serve it over steamed rice for a quick, delicious and healthy weekday dinner! Mapo tofu (麻婆豆腐, ma po dou fu) is one of the most popular ...

Vegan Dan Dan Noodles

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:07:00 +0000

These vegan dan dan noodles are truly addictive. The tender noodles are served in a rich sauce that is nutty, spicy, and extra fragrant, with a hint of sweetness. It also comes with a vegan recipe for a flavorful “meaty” topping that tastes great and clings to the noodles. {Gluten Free adaptable} Back story Developing ...

Easy Steamed Tofu (蒸豆腐)

fathima — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:24:25 +0000

Silky tender tofu is steamed then drizzled with a fragrant aromatic oil and a rich sauce that is savory and sweet. It’s a beautiful hot appetizer that is simple and surprisingly satisfying. Serve it as a light meal with steamed rice or as part of a multi-course dinner. {Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable} Today I want ...