What's the best tofu or seitan recipe you've tried?

My mom made Tofu burgers,, it was the best burger ever, she used some spices init, i didnt miss the meat coz it had the same texture and light on the tummy too, Yum Yum, we melted extra cheese on the top! you should try it!

@designer you should give us the recipe!

@designer, i agree! hand it over :D

Tofu Kabobs are always good. Marinate the tofu for at least a few hours in any marinade you’d like. Cut up any veggies that sound good to you. Easy!

Tofu or Seitan Fajitas are really tasty, and easy as well.

Actually, I just remembered that one morning I woke up hung over and my friend called from her restaurant and told us to come in for breakfast. She made us breaded seitan cutlets, tofu scramble, potatoes, toast, gravy and Mimosas. That was the best tofu/seitan recipe I’ve ever had, by far!

@forestGeek but you should give the recipes!

I’m following this question because I’m also looking for some nice veggie dishes… :)

I wish I had my friend’s recipe for the breaded seitan! Sadly, I’m bad with recipes, and I pretty much make things up while I go and stumble though. I grew up with only girls in the family, so I learned to cook early. However, it seems like when I follow recipes, that’s when I screw-up. Usually I get a recipe for a meat version, and make it with tofu instead, like the fajitas and kabobs.

I’ve got a few great cookbook that I recommend though. How it all Vegan, La Dolce Vegan and The New Farm are my favorites.

Oh, and the big trick with tofu is that since it has no flavor, it takes on the flavor of the other items you’re cooking it with, unlike meats. Best to marinade it if you want it to have it’s own flavor. Freezing it, then thawing before using, makes it more solid and meat-like, but make sure you drain al the water before freezing.

@forestGeek tofu scrambles for me = fail :( but i happened to make surprisingly good sweet&sour seitan the other day. :)

Tofu I use all over in place of say chicken. Seitan I still haven’t tried.

@lunabean – Aww I wish I could have tried that sweet & sour seitan!!

As for the tofu scramble – Firm tofu, crumble half and cube the rest. Mix with cumin, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt & pepper. Cook slow. yum…

Kung Pao Tofu (from Whole Foods). Recipe follows:

Ingredients

1/2 cup brown rice syrup
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons tamari
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
I add 1 tsp Grey Poupon mustard to the sauce

1 1/2 cups prepared teriyaki marinade
1 lb. extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red chili flakes (less for a milder dish)
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped peanuts
3 scallions, sliced thinly and diagonally
3/4 cup diced green peppers
3/4 cup diced red peppers

Method

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2 To Prepare Kung Pao Sauce Base: Combine the brown rice syrup, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, tamari, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, and mix until well blended. Set aside.
3 In a medium bowl, place the teriyaki marinade. Add the tofu cubes, and gently toss to coat well. Remove the tofu from the marinade with a slotted spoon, draining off the excess liquid, and place it on a baking pan in a single layer. Bake the tofu in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until it is lightly browned.
4 Heat the oils in a large saute pan until almost smoking. Add the red chili flakes, ginger, garlic, and peanuts. Saute for 3 minutes. Add the cooked tofu and scallions, and saute for 1 minute. Add half the reserved Kung Pao sauce base, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
5 Add the remaining half of the sauce base, and stir until glossy. Stir in the peppers; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the peppers are firm-tender.

Notes

Cooking Tips
Serve over cooked rice noodles or steamed brown rice.
Try this rolled into a whole wheat tortilla with raw spinach and bean sprouts.
Servings: 4
Source: Steve Petusevsky

Oops. Didn’t see the “American-esque” part. Sorry. My hubby makes a great substitute for “pulled pork” using Boca crumbles, liquid smoke, tomato sauce, onions, etc. It makes a great sandwich. If you’re interested I can ask him for the specifics.

sounds great :) i’m interested in that kung pao tofu…i am so gonna try this soon! the pulled pork recipe would be nice too :) thanks in advance!