Smoked tofu

[bflosmoke]

Thank You One and All.
I will try it soon and someday I might even have the guts to come on the forum again.
BFLO

[pensrock]

Tofu is like a culinary sponge

So that means you can use it to clean the pots and pans with?  ;) ;D ;D

Just kidding I know what you mean. Still not too sure if I want to try it but basically its a filler of sorts. Picks up its flavor from what it is being cooked with.

[Habanero Smoker]

Tofu is like a culinary sponge

So that means you can use it to clean the pots and pans with?  ;) ;D ;D

Just kidding I know what you mean. Still not too sure if I want to try it but basically its a filler of sorts. Picks up its flavor from what it is being cooked with.

I wouldn't call it a filler, but an additional ingredient. It also picks up and holds the flavors marinated it with, prior to adding it to a dish.

[Consiglieri]

Thank You One and All.
I will try it soon and someday I might even have the guts to come on the forum again.
BFLO

We're just funnin' with you BFLO.  Hope we didn't offend.  In actuality, I admire your willingness to give this a try. 

Have a good new year. 

[Habanero Smoker]

bflosmoke;

I was looking through my notes and found some of my marinades I use for tofu. A google search will give you a ton of recipes of what you can make with smoked or unsmoked tofu. I would be interested in knowing how your smoked tofu turned out, and your daughter's reaction.

The great thing about smoking tofu is that it will not melt like cheese, so it does well either hot or cold smoked. I've included a couple of marinades to get you started, but you can use any marinade you like. You only need to marinate 30 - 60 minutes. Just cut down on the times for an acid based marinade; marinades are for flavoring not for tenderizing.

Ingredients:
1 lb. Extra firm or firm tofu packed in water (or 12 oz. package)

Marinade: (salty; smoke like flavor)
1/2 cup Braggs Liquid Aminos (for a salty, smoky flavor)
2 Tablespoons sesame seed oil
2 - 4 Tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 large sweet onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, crushed
water to cover

Marinade: (Chinese Tofu Marinade)
1/2 cup shoyu (or soy sauce)
1/4 cup rice wine (or sherry)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated or crushed
1 Tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar or maple syrup)
2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes (optional)
Pinch of ground anise

Smoked Flavor Marinade
1 lb. Extra firm or firm tofu packed in water (or 12 oz. package)
2 Tablespoons non-flavored cooking oil (like walnut or canola)
1 Teaspoon liquid smoke
2 Tablespoons tamari
1 Tablespoon maple syrup
2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes

[MWS]

My wife made Miso soup last night that has cubed firm tofu in it. I love the stuff. Thanks for posting your marinade recipes Habs, I'm going to try them some time.

[Habanero Smoker]

I love miso soup. Now I'm hungry!