Tofu

Tofu is a traditional Chinese food that has been around for over 2,000 years. It is made from soybeans and is a good source of protein. There are many different ways to make tofu, and it can be used in a variety of dishes.

Tofu was first mentioned in a Chinese document from the Han Dynasty. It was then mentioned in a book from the Tang Dynasty. The first recipe for tofu was found in a book from the Song Dynasty.

Tofu became popular in Japan during the Edo period. It was introduced to the West in the early 20th century.

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Recipes

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Sweet and Spicy Tofu With Soba Noodles

  • cilantro
  • black pepper
  • ginger
  • lime
  • green onion
  • tofu
  • soy sauce
  • red pepper flake
  • canola oil
  • sesame oil
  • dark brown sugar
  • garlic
  • skinned cucumber
  • radish
  • all buckwheat soba noodle
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Vegan Mapo Tofu

  • cilantro
  • salt
  • corn
  • fermented black bean
  • fermented broad bean paste
  • ginger
  • sichuan pepper
  • sesame oil
  • green onion
  • tofu block
  • water
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • hot red pepper
  • shiitake mushroom
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Superiority Burger’s Crispy Fried Tofu Sandwich

  • FRIED TOFU
  • grapeseed oil
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • smoked paprika
  • dijon mustard
  • baking powder
  • garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • onion powder
  • all purpose flour
  • FOR ASSEMBLY
  • green cabbage
  • vegan mayonnaise
  • potato bun
  • MARINATED TOFU
  • dijon mustard
  • hot sauce
  • red pepper flake
  • tofu
  • pickle juice
  • grapeseed oil
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Xie Xie's Tofu Salad with Pickled Vegetables

  • Marinated-Tofu Salad
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • sugar
  • lemon juice
  • orange juice
  • mayonnaise
  • tofu
  • rice vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • mesclun salad green
  • Carrot Kimchi
  • carrot
  • sriracha chile sauce
  • sugar
  • fish sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • Pickled Red Cabbage
  • red cabbage
  • salt
  • rice vinegar
  • sugar
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Spring Tofu Soup

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • tofu
  • asparagus
  • jalapeño
  • mushroom
  • pea
  • soy sauce
  • lemon
  • garlic
  • vegetable
  • green onion
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Mapo Tofu

  • white rice
  • salt
  • douchi
  • ginger
  • rounded sugar
  • rounded sichuan peppercorn
  • cornstarch dissolved
  • red pepper flake
  • medium tofu
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • doubanjiang
  • canola oil
  • ground beef
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Sesame Tofu With Coconut-Lime Dressing and Spinach

  • DRESSING
  • salt
  • dark brown sugar
  • lime
  • sesame oil
  • coconut milk
  • sambal oelek
  • SPINACH
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • shallot
  • black pepper
  • chive
  • oil
  • garlic
  • spinach
  • TOFU
  • salt
  • tofu
  • panko bread crumb
  • white sesame seed
  • black pepper
  • oil
  • egg white
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Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing

  • TOFU
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • blocks silken tofu
  • SPICY SOY DRESSING
  • chili oil
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • white sesame seed
  • green onion
  • soy sauce
  • sugar
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Tofu Scramble

  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • block
  • cumin
  • turmeric
  • canola oil
  • green onion
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Spinach and Tofu Salad

  • SALAD
  • cucumber
  • edamame
  • daikon radish
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • ginger
  • sesame seed
  • garlic
  • salt
  • lime
  • pumpkin seed
  • peanut
  • red miso
  • brown sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • spinach
  • TOFU AND MARINADE
  • brown sugar
  • rice wine vinegar
  • sake
  • sesame oil
  • ginger
  • tofu
  • soy sauce
  • cayenne pepper
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Sesame Tofu With Broccoli

  • brown rice
  • grapeseed oil
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seed
  • tofu
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • broccoli
  • green onion
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • tamari
  • black pepper
  • dark brown sugar
  • tahini
  • rice vinegar
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Grilled Tofu

  • ginger
  • tofu
  • black pepper
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • garlic
  • canola oil
  • turbinado sugar
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FOOD’s Amazing Cilantro Tofu Sandwich

  • FOR EACH SANDWICH
  • arugula
  • tomato
  • tofu
  • corn relish
  • avocado
  • vegenaise
  • white bread
  • GRILLED CORN RELISH
  • salt
  • ear white corn
  • cilantro
  • bell pepper
  • yellow bell pepper
  • cumin seed
  • MARINADE
  • garlic
  • honey
  • ginger
  • shallot
  • lime zest
  • cilantro
  • cumin seed
  • jalapeño
  • lime juice
  • canola oil
  • soy sauce
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Spicy Braised Tofu

  • salt
  • sesame seed
  • ginger
  • sesame oil
  • block
  • green onion
  • garlic
  • vegetable oil
  • mirin
  • soy sauce
  • gochugaru
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Orange Tofu

  • olive oil
  • oyster sauce
  • orange juice
  • brown sugar
  • rice vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • tofu
  • cornstarch
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Ginger-Garlic Tofu

  • cilantro
  • ginger
  • chinkiang vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • palm sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • blocks tofu
  • garlic
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Korean Braised Tofu

  • garlic
  • gochugaru
  • brown sugar
  • tofu
  • olive oil
  • mirin
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seed
  • green onion
  • soy sauce
  • water
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Tofu With Rice and Miso-Maple Dressing

  • cilantro
  • white rice
  • edamame
  • sesame seed
  • rice vinegar
  • white miso
  • tofu
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • red pepper flake
  • nama shoyu
  • maple syrup
  • sesame oil
  • carrot
  • green onion
  • cornstarch
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Real-Deal Mapo Tofu Recipe

  • dark soy sauce
  • ginger microplane grater
  • cornstarch
  • silken tofu
  • green onion
  • chicken stock
  • chili oil
  • vegetable oil
  • ground beef
  • fermented chili bean paste
  • sichuan peppercorn
  • xiaoxing wine
  • water
  • garlic cloves microplane grater
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Vegan Blackened Grilled Tofu

  • paprika
  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • tofu
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • soy sauce
  • black pepper
  • blackening seasoning
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Two Tofu Sandwiches

  • BAKED SEASONED TOFU
  • canola
  • lime juice
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
  • cumin seed
  • cayenne pepper
  • cilantro
  • honey
  • SANDWICH
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • tahini
  • marinated tofu
  • focaccia
  • carrot
  • kimchi
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Baked Curry Tofu

  • salt
  • brown rice
  • maple syrup
  • butter
  • tofu
  • curry powder
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • ketchup
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Vegan Chinese Kung Pao Tofu

  • onion
  • firm tofu
  • bok choy
  • parsley
  • lime juice
  • ginger
  • hot sauce
  • bell pepper
  • mushroom
  • snow pea
  • purple cabbage
  • vegetable broth
  • red pepper flake
  • sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • salt
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Mapo Tofu

  • water
  • cornstarch
  • hoisin sauce
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • sugar
  • vegetable stock powder
  • tofu
  • scallions shallot
  • oil
  • chinese wine
  • chili bean sauce
  • ground pork
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The Best Vegan Mapo Tofu Recipe

  • dark soy sauce
  • ginger microplane grater
  • cornstarch
  • kombu
  • water
  • silken tofu
  • chinese chive
  • vegetable oil
  • porcini mushroom
  • fermented chili broad bean paste
  • chili oil
  • shaoxing wine
  • sichuan peppercorn
  • chinese hot chile
  • yacai
  • garlic cloves microplane grater
  • green onion
  • wood ear mushroom
  • white button mushroom
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Weeknight Mapo Tofu with Ground Pork

  • basil
  • silken tofu
  • cornstarch
  • tomato paste
  • sichuan peppercorn
  • ginger
  • jalapeño
  • chicken broth
  • vegetable oil
  • chinese black bean garlic sauce
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • ground pork
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Tofu Scramble

  • olive oil
  • onion
  • dijon mustard
  • almond milk
  • tofu
  • cumin
  • turmeric
  • nutritional yeast
  • garlic
  • tomatillo salsa verde
  • cilantro
  • sauteéd spinach
  • salt
  • pico de gallo
  • tortilla
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Miso Baked Tofu

  • garlic
  • ginger
  • tofu
  • miso
  • oil
  • soy milk
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • sugar
  • water
  • cayenne pepper
  • sesame seed
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Lemongrass Tofu

  • rice
  • firm tofu
  • cilantro
  • soy sauce
  • salt
  • turmeric
  • onion
  • peanut
  • red chili flake
  • vegetable oil
  • agave
  • fish sauce
  • garlic
  • lemongrass
  • thai red chili pepper
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Spinach and Tofu Dumplings

  • Dumplings
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • asian sesame oil
  • jalapeño
  • cornstarch
  • wonton wrapper
  • spinach
  • tofu
  • Dipping Sauce
  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
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Scrambled Tofu With Cheese

  • tomato
  • bell pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • turmeric
  • tofu
  • oil
  • green onion
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Barbequed Tofu

  • barbeque sauce
  • celery
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • onion
  • curry
  • olive oil
  • tofu
  • garlic
  • salt
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Crispy Sesame Tofu

  • snap pea
  • light brown sugar
  • rice vinegar
  • sriracha
  • sesame oil
  • egg
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • ginger
  • edamame
  • black sesame seed
  • soy sauce
  • mayonnaise
  • tofu
  • cilantro lime rice
  • cooking spray
  • tamari
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Crispy Tofu in Shiitake Broth

  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • light brown sugar
  • tofu
  • ginger
  • radish
  • shiitake mushroom
  • soy sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • 4x3 kombu
  • carrot
  • green onion
  • bok choy
  • garlic

Ingredient Breakdown

 
tofu
salt
soy sauce
ginger
garlic
green onion
sesame oil
rice vinegar
cilantro
black pepper
vegetable oil
sugar
olive oil
oil
cornstarch
water
red pepper flake
onion
cayenne pepper
turmeric
sesame seed
lime juice
bell pepper
garlic powder
spinach
mirin
lime
carrot
brown sugar
maple syrup
canola oil
fish sauce
onion powder
jalapeño
tomato
peanut butter
cumin seed
cumin
peanut
tamari
pepper
honey
silken tofu
rice
coconut milk
all purpose flour
firm tofu
light brown sugar
white rice
dark soy sauce
chili oil
peanut oil
ketchup
dark brown sugar
block
mint
corn
red miso
grapeseed oil
dijon mustard
oregano
mushroom
shallot
edamame
shao hsing rice wine
basil
brussels sprout
gochugaru
nutritional yeast
sichuan peppercorn
parsley
sriracha
radish
snap pea
shiitake mushroom
hot sauce
lemon juice
orange juice
mayonnaise
balsamic vinegar
ground beef
white sesame seed
vegetable broth
shaoxing wine
brown rice
tahini
potato starch
blocks tofu
quinoa
chicken stock
dark sesame oil
green bean
dark asian sesame oil
barbecue sauce
arugula
kimchi
miso
ginger microplane grater
garlic cloves microplane grater
butter
curry powder
bok choy
ground pork
egg
celery
skinned cucumber
all buckwheat soba noodle
cashew
molasses
fermented black bean
fermented broad bean paste
sichuan pepper
tofu block
hot red pepper
grain rice like jasmine
buckwheat honey
habanero pepper
peppery green
green cabbage
vegan mayonnaise
smoked paprika
pickle juice
baking powder
potato bun
red cabbage
sriracha chile sauce
mesclun salad green
coriander seed
yogurt
fennel seed
red chily
cherry tomato
ginger juice
asparagus
pea
lemon
vegetable
douchi
rounded sugar
rounded sichuan peppercorn
cornstarch dissolved
medium tofu
doubanjiang
panko bread crumb
chive
sambal oelek
egg white
hot chile
star anise
blocks silken tofu
cucumber
daikon radish
rice wine vinegar
sake
pumpkin seed
broccoli
turbinado sugar
light olive oil
apricot preserve
zucchini
thai jasmine rice
coconut oil
bragg liquid amino
mushrooms recommend enoki type mushroom
white wine
rounded white
ears corn kernel
kale
serrano pepper
chicken
vegan butter
ear white corn
lime zest
corn relish
avocado
yellow bell pepper
vegenaise
white bread
peach
jalapeño chile
sugar snap pea
sage
butternut squash
bacon
coriander
jasmine rice
bean sprout
apple
aleppo pepper
almond
sunflower oil
chipotles adobo sauce
unrefined peanut oil
light
broccolini
coconut flake
virgin coconut
block silken tofu
apple cider vinegar
oyster sauce
fried shallot
light soy sauce
plant based butter
sourdough bread
chinkiang vinegar
palm sugar
hondashi
white miso
nama shoyu
fermented chili bean paste
xiaoxing wine
paprika
thyme
blackening seasoning
gomasio
canola
marinated tofu
focaccia
sweet chili sauce
farro
cabbage
snow pea
purple cabbage
pomegranate molasses
orange zest
hoisin sauce
vegetable stock powder
scallions shallot
chinese wine
chili bean sauce
kombu
chinese chive
porcini mushroom
fermented chili broad bean paste
chinese hot chile
yacai
wood ear mushroom
white button mushroom
dashi soup stock
bonito flake
katakuriko
tomato paste
chicken broth
chinese black bean garlic sauce
almond milk
tomatillo salsa verde
sauteéd spinach
pico de gallo
tortilla
yam
shiitake
soy milk
firm
cornmeal
red curry paste
green pea
red chili flake
agave
lemongrass
thai red chili pepper
asian sesame oil
wonton wrapper
chile
cheddar cheese
fresno chile
red wine vinegar
avocado oil
barbeque sauce
curry
chile paste
chinese rice wine
black sesame seed
cilantro lime rice
cooking spray
4x3 kombu

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • mirin
  • rice vinegar
  • black pepper

Staple Ingredients

  • tofu 38%
  • soy sauce 33%
  • salt 27%
  • garlic 24%
  • green onion 23%
  • ginger 22%
  • sesame oil 17%

Common Ingredients

  • cornstarch 15%
  • water 13%
  • rice vinegar 12%
  • sesame seed 10%
  • cilantro 9%
  • olive oil 9%
  • sugar 9%
  • vegetable oil 9%

Usual Ingredients

  • black pepper 7%
  • oil 7%
  • bell pepper 6%
  • maple syrup 6%
  • mirin 6%
  • canola oil 6%
  • garlic powder 6%
  • onion 5%
  • brown sugar 5%
  • red pepper flake 5%
  • lime 4%
  • 4%
  • firm tofu 4%
  • honey 4%
  • peanut oil 4% See More
  • pepper 4%
  • tamari 4%
  • white rice 4%
  • cayenne pepper 3%
  • dark soy sauce 3%
  • fish sauce 3%
  • light brown sugar 3%
  • lime juice 3%
  • shiitake mushroom 3%
  • sichuan peppercorn 3%
  • carrot 3%
  • chili oil 3%
  • gochugaru 3%
  • onion powder 3%
  • peanut 3%
  • peanut butter 3%
  • rice 3%
  • silken tofu 3%
  • sriracha 3%