Tofu

Julia Kramer unlocks the mysteries of yuba, tofu's sexier more elegant cousin

Just a little bit of spicy, salty chile bean paste is the reason this dish packs such an insane flavor punch.

Looking for something quick, healthy, and vegetarian? Cue this soy-and-ginger-marinated tofu—no cooking required!

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Consider this fiery Korean kimchi jjigae-inspired tofu stew recipe a weekend detox. It’s spicy, clean, and capable of reversing any damage the previous night may have caused.

Tuscan kale, also called black kale, dinosaur kale, Lacinato kale, and cavolo nero, has long, narrow, very dark green bumpy leaves; it is available at farmers’ markets and some supermarkets.

Think bean curd is hippie health food or baby mush? Think again: Tofu comes in a zillion forms and flavors, from soft and delicate to chewy and smoky

Umami-loaded ingredients (tofu and miso) make this the most addictive ranch ever.

Corn husks can be transformed into a surprisingly flavorful oil. At Seäsonal, this vinaigrette is tossed with Bibb lettuce, radishes, and crisp pumpernickel croutons.

At Alma, Los Angeles, these airy beignets are topped with yuzu kosho, a spicy condiment made with yuzu (an aromatic Japanese citrus), chile, and salt. Though not the same, we got great results using lemons.

Chef Rene Ortiz of Sway in Austin, cooks a lot of tofu for his young vegetarian son. “He loves it,” says Ortiz, “and in order for all of us to eat it, it has to taste like something.” Ortiz’s solution: Let the porous tofu soak up the flavors of malty Chinese black vinegar and soy sauce.

There's cooking magic at work here: The turmeric turns the tofu yolk-yellow, and the garnishes lend the whole dish a huevos rancheros vibe.

Light and refreshing, this cool soup is perfect on a hot summer’s day. You can serve it as is, or add your choice of protein (such as chicken or tofu) for a more substantial meal.

This mapo tofu recipe comes from chef Danny Bowien of Mission Chinese restaurant.