If you are interested in the quickest of complete meals, this is what I ate most of last week after our move.
We found a nearby restaurant that makes its own homemade fresh tofu. Tofu made without any preservatives, they warned us it would spoil faster than commercial tofu. We got some for take-away and quickly ate through it.
I thought I knew a lot about tofu but this was different. Airy and light. (Despite my description, this is not silken tofu since they sell that too and I got the regular fresh tofu). Because it was so fresh, it was silky smooth and I did not feel the need to do anything to it. No marinade, no baking, no frying, simply nothing.
It was a perfect addition to a quick salad. I added it to some other local specialties (fresh strawberries!) and made it into a simple salad after biking home from work. Pictured here with mixed greens and cucumber with a drizzle of mosto cotto, with a nod to my previous Vegan Green Power Bowl.
Do you ever eat plain tofu? Ie, straight from the package? If so, what is your favourite way to eat it?
I am sharing this with Shaheen’s Eat Your Greens.
Fresh Tofu and Strawberry Salad with Mosto Cotto
1/4 container of fresh tofu, chopped into bite-size cubes
1/2 cup chopped and stemmed strawberries
1/2 cup cucumber,chopped into bite-size cubes
3 cups baby greens
1 tbsp mosto cotto, to drizzle (or your favourite balsamic vinaigrette)
1. Mix all ingredients together.
Serves 1.
My 6 year old loves fresh tofu but I prefer it cooked – I have made my own tofu with a friend years ago and it does taste so good
That is pretty awesome, Johanna. I kind of want to make my own tofu now. 😉
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What a creative way to enjoy tofu! I have tried eating it plain before, but haven’t been a big fan. This sounds great though!
Intriguing and unusual salad recipe Janet. Thanks for sharing with EatYourGreens.