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The Joy of an Empty Pot

Everyday vegetarian recipes from a Zen Buddhist monastery.

frozen tofu

Vegetarian Chicken Salad with Frozen Tofu

November 30, 2020

Here’s a great way to use frozen tofu. Vegetarian chicken salad is good in sandwiches, on crackers, or as a filling for stuffed tomatoes.

Makes 3 cups

Vegetarian chicken sandwich on plate and bowl of chicken salad with slices ofbread

Serving Suggestion: Vegetarian Chicken Salad Sandwich

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Frozen Tofu Chicken Nuggets

July 23, 2020

Here is a vegetarian version of the always-popular chicken nuggets that is made with frozen tofu and corn flake crumbs.

Makes 4 Servings

White bowl filled with frozen tofu chicken nuggets

Frozen Tofu Chicken Nuggets

 

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How To Press Frozen Sliced Tofu

July 26, 2019

Sliced frozen tofu can be pressed by hand. But using a tofu press gives more consistent results and allows a little more time for meal preparation.

Makes Four Servings From One Pound of Pressed Tofu

Frozen tofu on baking sheet , thawed tofu on plate and tofu press.

Frozen tofu on baking sheet and a pound of thawed tofu on a plate ready to be pressed.

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Tofu Fish Sticks – Fried or Baked

February 28, 2019

Tofu Fish Sticks are a great introduction to the convenience of frozen tofu. They can be fried or baked. No lemon juice needed.

Makes 4 Servings

Fish sticks with tartar sauce and tea

Frozen Tofu Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce

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How to Freeze Tofu

February 27, 2019

Frozen tofu is one of the best kept secrets of tofu cuisine. Once you discover how to freeze sliced tofu, you may never use fresh tofu again.

Makes 4 Servings

Three slices of tofu fresh frozen thawed

Three forms of sliced tofu; fresh, frozen, and thawed (l to r).

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My name is Rev. David McKinney. I have been the head cook at the Vichara Buddhist Monastery since 1972. Thank you for stopping by. This blog makes it possible for us to share our vegetarian recipes with the rest of the world.
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