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• Are these tofu recipes vegan?+

  Tofu is made from nothing but soybeans, water and a coagulant, so it is vegan in itself. The recipes gathered here are plant-based, and every one of them states its diet on the recipe itself, so there is never a surprise halfway through cooking.

• What kind of tofu do I need for these recipes?+

  Firm or extra-firm tofu, the kind sold as a block in water or vacuum packed. That is what holds its shape in a hot pan, on the grill or in the oven. If a recipe here wants something different, it says so in the ingredients.

• Are there quick tofu recipes for a weeknight?+

  Plenty of them. Salads, bowls and stir-fries with pan-fried tofu come together in around twenty-five minutes, and most of that is hands-off while the tofu crisps. The slower dishes here are the baked and braised ones, and every recipe gives you its real prep and cook times up front.

• Can these tofu recipes be made gluten-free?+

  Tofu itself is gluten-free, so the thing to watch is what goes with it. Soy sauce usually contains wheat, so reach for tamari instead, and check any noodles, breadcrumbs or ready-made sauces. Most of these dishes are naturally gluten-free otherwise.

• What do you serve with tofu?+

  Rice, noodles and flatbreads are the easy answers, and something sharp keeps the plate from feeling heavy: pickled vegetables, a citrus dressing or a herb salad. If the tofu is crisp, get it to the table straight from the pan, because it softens as it sits.

• Which tofu recipe should I start with?+

  Start with a dish where the tofu is fried crisp and paired with a punchy sauce or dressing, like a salad or an Asian soup. The combination of crust and seasoning wins over most of the people who were sure they did not like tofu.

• Which tofu dishes work for meal prep?+

  Fried tofu keeps two to three days in the fridge and works in bowls, salads and lunchboxes. Store it separately from anything wet or the crust goes soft. Soups and pasta sauces with tofu can be cooked ahead completely.

• What is the difference between firm tofu and silken tofu?+

  Firm tofu is pressed and holds its shape, which is why it works for frying, grilling and baking. Silken tofu is never pressed and blends completely smooth, which is why it belongs in creams, desserts and dressings. The two are not interchangeable in the same dish, which is why my silken tofu recipes have a page of their own.