Eggs & Tofu

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Happy December!! This is my favorite time of year. I love the sights, sounds, smells, and traditions that are wrapped up into December and early January. Here on LFM you’re going to be getting a dose of that, plus some ways to survive this season of rich foods, with recipes that will help you “lighten […]

Quick Mao Pao Tofu Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups tofu mixture and 1/2 cup rice) Recipe from The Complete Quick Cook (with permission from publisher) 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag rice (or 2 cups hot steamed rice) 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 tablespoons dry sherry or Shaoxing wine, divided (or […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Crispy Tofu Triangles with Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe from The Whole Family Cookbook, by Michelle Stern Makes 4 to 6 servings For the Crispy Tofu: 2 packages extra-firm tofu, preferably organic 3 tablespoons canola oil For the Asian Dipping Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon […]

Japanese Steamed Egg Buns (Mushi Pan) Makes 8 buns 2 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1. Preheat a steamer filled with water on high heat. 2. Whisk together the beaten […]

Sweet Potato Quiche Cups Makes 12 quiche cups (2 quiche cups per serving) 1 large orange-flesh sweet potato (approximately 16 ounces) 6 large eggs, beaten, 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, julienned 1 teaspoon kosher salt dash of nutmeg 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1. In a large pot of water, […]

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Oyakodon Adapted from At Home with Japanese Cooking, by Elizabeth Andoh Makes 4 servings 1/2 pound boneless chicken breast 1 medium onion 2 cups dashi 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1/3 cup chopped cilantro (mitsuba would be more authentic, if you can find it) 3 cups cooked Japanese […]

Quail Eggs Benedict Pagodas Makes 8 “Pagodas” Yaki-onigiri: 1 cup cooked Japanese rice salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1. Cut a large square of plastic wrap and rest it over a measuring cup. Lightly spray the plastic wrap with the water, and then sprinkle it with a bit of salt (the water helps the salt […]

Revolution Tofu Curry Adapted from Very Simple Curry, p. 271, Jamie’s Food Revolution Serves 4 6 scallions large bunch of fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 heaped teaspoons curry powder 1 tablespoon butter 2 cans (14-ounces each) coconut milk sea salt juice of 1 lemon 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil 15 ounces extra firm […]

Tofu Steak Makes 4 servings (3.75 ounces each) 15 ounce block extra firm tofu (it is fine if your tofu block is slightly smaller or larger) salt and pepper 2 tablespoons grated or finely minced garlic 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 – 4 tablespoons sesame oil Toppings/garnishes of choice: soy sauce, ponzu, sambal oelek, grated […]

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