Looking for new and exciting ways to incorporate tofu into your meals? Look no further! We’ve rounded up the 35 best tofu recipes that span a variety of cuisines, from Italian to Asian to Mexican. Whether you’re in the mood for hearty pasta, flavorful stir-fry, umami sushi, or even a tofu burger, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to experience the versatility and deliciousness of tofu like never before!

Tofu is believed to have been invented in China about 2000 years ago and has since become a staple ingredient in south-east Asian cuisine. Being derived from soybeans, tofu is low in calories and high in protein (50-55%), making it an ideal meat substitute for vegans and vegetarians.
This nutrient-dense, chameleon of food is made using soybeans, water, and a coagulant like “nigari” or gypsum.
Soybeans are soaked in water over a period of hours, after which the mixture is boiled, filtered, and coagulated to form bean curd. This soybean curd is separated and pressed to remove excess water, and the remaining solids at the end of this process are what we call tofu.
Today it’s typically sold in the form of blocks under two main categories, “fresh tofu” and “processed tofu.”
- Fresh tofu comes in many varieties, like silken tofu, firm tofu, and super firm tofu, to name a few. It is made directly from soy milk and used in all the below recipes.
- Processed tofu is produced from fresh soybeans like pickled, stinky, or thousand-layer.
Tofu is such a versatile ingredient that you can’t get bored with it. There are several ways to prepare it or even cut it. Not to mention how many ways you can cook with it.
While in the past, tofu was a staple in many Asian cuisines, it is not the case anymore. Since vegans and vegetarians discovered it all over the world, there is an endless supply of recipes.
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- Cooking tips for tofu recipes
- Tofu Meatballs
- Red Pesto Tofu Pasta (Vegan)
- Orange Tofu (Crispy, Sticky)
- Tofu Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
- Pad Woon Sen {Vegan} (Thai Glass Noodle Stir Fry)
- Spicy Tahini Miso Soba Noodles
- Chickpea Tofu Curry
- Smoked Tofu Sushi
- Vegan Breakfast Burritos
- Meaty Tofu Burger (Whopper Style)
- Chipotle Sofritas (Copycat) Recipe
- Vegan Spinach Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta
- Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Tofu
- Vegan Sausage in 35 Mins!
- Vegan Breakfast Sausage
- Chipotle Plant-Based Chorizo (Copycat)
- Healthy Vegan Egg Salad
- Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice With Tofu
- Baked Chili Miso Tofu Bites
- Tofu Korma
- Thai Oyster Mushroom Noodle Stir Fry
- Sticky Baked Harissa Tofu (Vegan)
- Sweet Potato Tofu Curry
- Panda Express Eggplant Tofu
- Grilled Buffalo Tofu Skewers
- Easy Thai Red Curry with Tofu
- Sticky Teriyaki Tofu (Copycat Pei Wei)
- 5-minute Tofu Cream Cheese
- Tofu Feta Bowl
- Crispy Rice Paper Spring Rolls
- Tofu Tacos with Mango Salsa
- Vegan Tikka Masala
- Thai Tofu Wrap with Coconut Almond Butter Dip
- Tofu Nuggets
- Vegan Kung Pao Tofu
- Zoodles Noodles Tofu Salad
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Cooking tips for tofu recipes
- Whether you use firm or extra firm tofu, always press it. The main reason is to drain the excess liquid. It will make the texture better and also helps with soaking up the seasoning. We show you how to press tofu in 4 ways. In short, you can press it with either a tofu press, use heavy objects and paper towels, freeze it, or use a nut milk bag to squeeze it by hand.
- How to cut tofu? You can cut them into cubes, triangles, or thin slices, or leave them as a whole. One of the best ways is tearing tofu into uneven bite-size pieces to give it a unique texture. The rough edges of the torn pieces will crisp up better in the oven or during pan-frying, giving the tofu a satisfying crunch.
- Tofu doesn’t taste much without proper seasoning. You must season, marinate, glaze, or cook it in a sauce. Here are 7 flavorful tofu marinade recipes you can start with.
- You can cook tofu in different ways, like pan-frying in a skillet, deep-frying in oil, baking, grilling, or cooking in a sauce. Not to forget about air-fryer tofu. They all will give you slightly different textures. So experiment with it to find your perfect match.
- Have you heard about freezing tofu? It is done to make an even drier, spongier texture. Recipes asking to freeze tofu usually use tofu as a vegan chicken substitute.
Tofu Meatballs
Red Pesto Tofu Pasta (Vegan)
Orange Tofu (Crispy, Sticky)
Tofu Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Pad Woon Sen {Vegan} (Thai Glass Noodle Stir Fry)
Spicy Tahini Miso Soba Noodles
Chickpea Tofu Curry
Smoked Tofu Sushi
Vegan Breakfast Burritos
Meaty Tofu Burger (Whopper Style)
Chipotle Sofritas (Copycat) Recipe
Vegan Spinach Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Tofu
Vegan Sausage in 35 Mins!
Vegan Breakfast Sausage
Chipotle Plant-Based Chorizo (Copycat)
Healthy Vegan Egg Salad
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice With Tofu
Baked Chili Miso Tofu Bites
Tofu Korma
Thai Oyster Mushroom Noodle Stir Fry
Sticky Baked Harissa Tofu (Vegan)
Sweet Potato Tofu Curry
Panda Express Eggplant Tofu
Grilled Buffalo Tofu Skewers
Easy Thai Red Curry with Tofu
Sticky Teriyaki Tofu (Copycat Pei Wei)
5-minute Tofu Cream Cheese
Tofu Feta Bowl
Crispy Rice Paper Spring Rolls
Tofu Tacos with Mango Salsa
Vegan Tikka Masala
Thai Tofu Wrap with Coconut Almond Butter Dip
Tofu Nuggets
Vegan Kung Pao Tofu
Zoodles Noodles Tofu Salad
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