Tofu
37 Tofu Recipes for Silky Soups, Hearty Salads, and Crispy Snacks
What do we love most about tofu? Its versatility.
ByGrace Elkus
Kenchin Jiru
Like all Shojin Ryori (Buddhist temple cuisine) dishes, this tofu and vegetable soup is vegan. Kenchin jiru is a really hearty, comforting winter soup.
ByAtsuko Ikeda
Piri Kara Soba
Japanese cuisine tends to be mild on the whole, but this noodle soup, piri kara soba, has a real kick to it.
ByAtsuko Ikeda
Oden
Oden, a hearty Japanese winter stew, has a little bit of everything—fried tofu, eggs, fish cake, and boiled potatoes.
ByMaori Murota
Tonyu Nabe (Soy Milk Hot Pot)
The broth base for tonyu nabe, as the name suggests, is soy milk, along with dashi and miso paste.
ByMaori Murota
Stir-Fried String Beans With Tofu
Other types of plant-based protein, such as tempeh or seitan, can be used in this green bean stir-fry.
ByMaggie Zhu
Mabo Don
This Japanese version of mabodofu is cooked with tofu and ground pork, and is significantly less spicy than the Sichuan version.
ByTadashi Ono
Vegan Mapo Tofu
Vegan mapo tofu is possible because its essential ingredients are the fermented black beans, chili bean paste, Sichuan peppercorns, and ground red chiles.
ByHannah Che
Mitarashi Dango (Rice Balls in Syrup)
A springtime favorite in Japan, these tender rice dumplings are grilled and coated in a sweet soy glaze.
ByMaori Murota
How to Make a Better Tofu Scramble
A vegan cookbook author tells us how to make tofu scramble so it’s better-tasting, every time. Learn five essential tips for better tofu scramble.
ByGenevieve Yam
Mapo Tofu
Mapo tofu, with its fragrant sauce of chiles, fermented black beans, ground pork, and Sichuan peppercorns, is a classic example of Sichuan’s famed ma la flavor.
ByEileen Wen Mooney
Vegan Beer-Cheese Sauce
This dairy-free cheese sauce recipe yields more sauce than you need for two vegan cheesesteaks, but it keeps well in the refrigerator for five days.
ByJoy Manning
Shamey Momos (Vegetable Momos)
A blend of tofu, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms make for light and delicious dumplings.
ByLobsang WangduandYolanda O'Bannon
Miso Soup
Savory, warming miso soup is a Japanese mainstay, commonly enjoyed for breakfast alongside rice, eggs, fish, and pickles.
ByThe Gourmet Test Kitchen
Vegetarian Pad Thai
This vegetarian pad Thai gets its tangy-sweet flavor and flush of heat from a sauce made with tamarind pulp, soy sauce, brown sugar, and Sriracha.
ByLillian Chou
Miso–Butternut Squash Soup
This simple butternut squash soup packs a lot of flavor thanks to miso and ginger in the base, plus punchy finishers like lemon juice, cilantro, and chili crisp.
ByRachel Gurjar
Make This Braising Liquid Once, Reuse It Forever
Flavor-potting sets you up for success with a flavorful braising broth that you can cook with again and again.
ByGenevieve Yam
Chaozhou Flavor-Potted Tofu
Braise tofu in an aromatic and spice-filled broth that’s used not just once but over and over again.
ByKian Lam Kho
Sayur Lodeh (Vegetable Soup With Pressed Rice Cakes)
This delicious vegetable soup, called sayur lodeh in Indonesian, is popular in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
ByPatricia Tanumihardja
Dooboo Jorim (Braised Tofu)
Sear and braise tofu with onions, carrots, and mushrooms, then pour a simple, spicy soy-sauce based dressing onto it for a dinner that practically makes itself.
ByJoanne Lee Molinaro