TO(O)FU(N)
I wanted to have some fun with Tofu. I did have some fun. And it has been documented. I will say, grilled Tofu is now by far my favorite way to prepare it and consume it. I’m just gonna jump in… Feet first.
Srirsalmic ingredients:
- Olive oil, all the dudes love extra virgins
- Garlic, fresh and minced
- Turmeric, fresh and minced
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Sriracha, cock sauce
- Molasses
- Shallot, diced
- SeaSalt/Pepper/Oregano
- Red Wine Vinegar & Cayenne powder, dashes
Mix & stir welly before usage.
SeanutSutter Soy:
Mix.
Wusuppy ingredients:
- Wasabi powder
- Broth, Vegetable
- Sea Salt
- Cayenne powder
- Molasses
Mix.
So, I don’t believe I have ever had sushi. Traditional sushi does not appeal much to me. I am a rock star and why would I change that.
Marination ingredients:
- Ginger, fresh and minced
- Garlic, fresh and minced
- Turmeric, fresh and minced
- Sesame Oil
- Tahini
- Soy Sauce
- Sriracha
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Cilantro, sliced stems
- Peanut Butter
- Lemon Juice, fresh
- Shallot, diced
- Molasses
- SeaSalt/Pepper
Mix and marinate dried extra firm Tofu slices.
Tofu Crumbles ingredients:
- Tofu, extra firm and crumbled
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Sea Salt/Pepper
- Dill Weed
Mix.
Ⓥicatta ingredients:
- Grilled Marinated Tofu
- Tofu Crumbles
- Capers
- Onion, diced
- Scallions, sliced for garnish
- Lemon Juice
- Earth Balance
- White Wine
- Mushroom, sliced
- Celery, sliced
- Sweet Potato, chopped large
- Flower, Flour
- Olive Oil, extra virgin
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Garlic, fresh and minced
- Sea Salt/Pepper
- Cayenne powder
- Cashew Milk
Rules of Engagement:
- Saute Garlic and add Onion, Celery and caramelize in Oil.
- Add Sweet Potatoes and stirringly saute.
- Add Balsamic, Lemon Juice and Wine.
- Cook down Wine. And don’t drive if you drink the rest of the bottle:)
- Add Earth Balance, Mushrooms and ‘Milk’.
- Season and add Capers, Tofu Crumbles.
- Stir on medium high heat and grill your Tofu.
- Plate and garnish. I forgot to garnish with Lemon…Too many sips of the Wine;)
Loaded Salad ingredients:
- Tofu Marination, iBaked…defintely grill
- Iceberg, wedged and removed from holding that door open
- Radish, sliced
- Tomato, graped halfly
- Scallion, sliced
- Rye Bread, toasted and cut
- Capers
- Mushroom, sliced
- Daiya, slices
- Carrot, shaved or slivered
- Srirsalmic, mmmmmmmm
- Spinach, basil-sliced
Boom.
Chinese Pizza ingredients:
- Tortilla, the bigger the better-size does matter
- Pizza Sauce, store bought or nought
- Daiya, I used ‘provalone’ pre-sliced and sliced block ‘cheddar’
- Cashews, raw and then grilled:)
- Tofu, grilled and then sliced
- Scallions, sliced for garnish
Pizza Pizza:
- Grill Tofu and Cashews.
- Put Tortilla in a hot pan.
- Top the Tortilla and cover.
- Garnish and EAT.
I also made an Eggplant version with basil-sliced Spinach.
Relish ingredients:
- Cucumber (4.5) @ $0.70 = $0.16 per serving, deseeded and diced
- Onion (4) @ $0.80 = $0.20 per serving, diced
- Tomato (6) @ $1.50 = $0.25, deseeded and deiced
- Serrano Pepper (8) @ $1.17 = $0.15, deseeded and diced
- Celery Seed/Celery Salt/Pepper = $0.05 per serving
- Garlic (3) @ $0.24 = $0.08, minced
- Mustard = $0.05 per serving , ground
- Basil (10) @ $3.00 = $0.30, freshly chopped
Mix & have fun with.
Tofato Souper w/ Grilled Daiya ingredients:
- Tofu, not squared, but cubed (to the third power)
- Tomato Concentrate
- Guts, leftover Cucumber and Tomato guts from my abundance of Relish I posted a few days ago.
- Garlic powder/Onion powder
- Rye, grilled
- Relish
- Daiya
- Vegenaise
- Scallions, sliced for garnish
Make your sandwich and await your Tofato Souper.
Tofunated EZ Chinesey ingredients:
- Ramen noodles, undercooked and drain.
- Sesame Seed Oil
- Sesame Seeds
- Ginger, fresh and minced
- Garlic, fresh and minced
- Turmeric, fresh and minced
- Soy Sauce
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Tofu, Wasabified and grilled
- Sriracha
- Scallions, sliced for garnish
Simplicity simplified:
- Undercook Ramen and donate the non-vegan seasoning.
- Drain.
- Dry same pot, add oil and heat.
- Toss in Ginger, Garlic, Sesame Seeds and Turmeric.
- Caramelize.
- Include Balsamic, Sriracha, Soy Sauce and Noodles.
- Stir. Plate. Oppositely subtract Tofu and Garnish immediately.
Ⓥinston’s Ⓥagel ingredients:
- Earth Balance, mmmmm
- Tofu Marination, get it extra firm and braise that bad boy.
- Spinach, basil-sliced
- Tomato, grapely halved
- Shallot, sliced
- Bagel, toasted
Ⓥ Fry ingredients:
- Cauiflower, chopped
- Tofu, cubed
- Daiya, mmmmmmmm
- Garlic, minced
- Turmeric, minced
- Ginger, minced
- Serrano, deseeded and diced
- Relish, mmmmmmmmmmm
- SeaSalt/Pepper/Paprika/OnionP/NutritionalYeast
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Carrot, stringiness
- Soy sauce
Have fun and Fry away.
Tofempehwich ingredients:
- Tofu, grilled
- Tempeh, grilled
- Daiya, mmmmm
- Bun, gurmet
- Spinach, basil-sliced
- Relish, mmmmmmm
Construct.
BBⓋ Tofu ingredients:
- Tofu, extra firm crumbles
- GarlicP/OnionP/Pepper
- Sriracha, cock sauce
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Liquid Smoke
- Molasses
Mix and broil if desired.
ⓋLT w/ BBⓋ Tofu ingredients:
- Bacon, Vegan
- Bun, gourmet and grilled
- Spinach, basil-like sliced
- Earth Balance, mmmmmm
- Tomato, sliced w/ a touch of SeaSalt
Erect and destroy with your big and strong plant eating teeth.
Wasabi Tofu ingredients:
- Wasabi, powder
- Ginger, powder
- Garlic, powder
- Tofu, extra firm crumbles
Mix.
Chinese Weiner ingredients:
- Smart Dog, grilled
- Bun, grillio, yo!
- Wasabi Tofu
Consume.
I don’t know about anyone else, but some of these terms for these ingredients are somewwhat sexual. I’m not saying that I’m not a pervert, I’m just saying.
So, I had a Sushi idea in my head, but got lazy and decided to be a meatless lover. If that makes any sense. I’m a dude, I might practice a Vegan lifestyle, but I like to eat Vegan like a man, I think. Not too sure how other Vegan males deplete their hunger, but I am well aware of my processes.
Sushi Browned Rice ingredients:
- Brown rice, post-soaked & rinsed
- Olive Oil
- Sesame Oil
- Ginger, fresh and minced
- Sriracha
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Garlic, P for powder
After ingredients:
- Tahini
- Molasses
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Wine, dashly
Heat Oil mixture and get that Ginger going. Combine everything else with double water of Rice measurement and bring to a boil. Cover and Coolio.
Jeff’s Sushi? ingredients:
- Sushi Browned Rice
- Bacon, Ⓥegan
- Tofu, sliced long and extra firm
- Toothpicks
Roll ’em up and stick a pick through ’em. I was more impressed with the sauces to dip. (see very top)
HAPPY HERBIVOROUS EATING!
VeggHead BeerCyclist 