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Originally Posted by Ali1234
I don't like tofu that is mushy in the middle at all. My favorite is the bbq tofu at whole foods.. Any ideas on how its made?
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"BBQ"ed tofu is basically baked tofu that has been marinated in bbq sauce. You could try marinating your pressed and drained tofu in your favorite bbq sauce, then baking in a 350-400F oven for 30 minutes or so (turn once at the half way point).
I bake both frozen/thawed/drained tofu and "fresh" drained tofu. The freezing makes for a chewier and more "meatlike" texture. You'll have to experiment and see which you prefer.
I'm on an Asian-fusion kick and have been marinating my tofu in this recently:
Rice Vinegar
Tamari
Sesame Oil
(equal parts)
Smushed Garlic
Grated Fresh Ginger
Dash of Cumin
Dash of Coriander
Large Pinch of Brown Sugar
If I want a bit of kick, I'll add a pinch of Cayenne Pepper.
Marinate for an hour or so, turning one or twice. The frozen tofu seems to soak up more of the marinade.
Bake as directed above. If I want the tofu to have a crispy edge, I'll put it under the broiler for a minute or two.
I've been on a Thai green curry kick and find that tofu baked in the above marinade works really well. It's also good tossed into a vegetarian version of Bun (the Vietnamese noodle dish).
Have fun playing in the kitchen!
