Lemongrass tofu (also known as đậu hũ sả) is one of my favourite ways to enjoy tofu. It’s super easy to make, quick to serve, and delicious in fresh spring rolls, over rice, or rice noodles. My mom makes this dish anytime I come home to visit with some frozen tofu she has in the […]
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Grilled Tofu Soba Noodle Bowl with Greens
I think it’s funny when people think that it’s only vegans and vegetarians who eat tofu. I’ve grown up eating tofu so many different ways:Â pan-fried with lemongrass, fried and juicy in a sour tamarind soup, soft and silky in a savory tomato broth soup, and silken in dessert form with a ginger syrup. My love […]
Tofu Scramble
As a newly transitioned vegan, I’ve realized that I’ve never made tofu scramble before, which in the vegan world, is basically the first thing that baby vegans make. That’s like never having made grilled cheese or Kraft Dinner before. Both are fundamental foods that people assign to home cooking and comfort food. Apparently I’m really on […]
Walnut Crusted Tofu
For anybody who is unsure about tofu, try this walnut crusted tofu. I love the texture of pressed tofu that’s marinated, then baked until it has that almost sexy golden edge. It’s soft, creamy texture is then contrasted with the toasted crunch of walnuts paired with the robust flavour of tamari is just… marvellous. Don’t […]
Marinated Tofu Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
You may have realized that my most recent posts have been almost all vegan. These marinated tofu fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce are totally vegan and totally delicious. This year I’ve discovered so much about myself, and as the academic year of 2012-2013 comes to a close (let’s face it, as a student, January […]
Bánh cuốn chay – Vietnamese Vegetarian Steamed Rice Rolls
Bánh cuốn chay (aka Vietnamese stuffed rice rolls) are tender and chewy, stuffed with a savoury filling and topped with vegan Vietnamese dipping sauce! Bánh cuốn vs bánh ướt Depending on where in Vietnam you’re from, this dish is either called bánh cuốn or bánh ướt. Roughly translated, bánh cuốn means “folded cakes/noodles” while bánh […]
