What to do with firm tofu

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Tofu is a sponge for flavour – here are some quick and easy recipe ideas.

This protein-packed, high-calcium ingredient is so versatile and with these recipes, your dishes will be delicious as well as nutritious.

Super stir-fry
Marinate tofu cubes in 3 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce, 2 cloves grated garlic, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 3 tablespoons hoisin or plum sauce for 30 minutes. Add to a vege stir-fry.
Curry flavour
Marinate cubes of tofu in 2 tablespoons tandoori paste mixed with 1 cup yoghurt for 30 minutes. Remove tofu from marinade, place in a greased oven dish. Bake for 5-10 minutes until brown and crispy. Serve on rice and drizzle with tzatziki – yoghurt with mint and cucumber.
Mexican enchiladas
Fry tofu cubes with onion, capsicum and Mexican seasoning. Spoon mixture on tortillas and roll up. Place in a baking dish and top with tinned tomatoes and grated cheese. Bake until golden. Serve with light sour cream.
Soup booster
Make a Thai tom yum soup. Use tom yum paste and stock. Add frozen stir-fry vegetables, small tofu cubes, fresh coriander and kaffir lime leaves.
Italian style
Cubes of tofu add interest to a traditional tomato pasta sauce. Serve with rice or pasta.
Tofu satay burgers
Marinate tofu in satay sauce. Grill tofu and serve on a burger bun with salad greens, tomato, carrot and onion.
Vege kebabs
Thread tofu cubes onto skewers, alternating with button mushrooms, and courgette and capsicum pieces. Marinate in a marinade of your choice for 1-2 hours, then cook on a hot barbecue for 10-12 minutes.
Sandwich time
Add thin slices of tofu to sandwiches. Dress with salad and chutney.
Roll up
Make fresh spring rolls by rolling thinly sliced carrots and cucumber, cooked vermicelli, strips of firm marinated tofu and mint leaves in rice-paper rounds softened in hot water. Serve with a spicy dipping sauce.
Tofu nibbles
Coat cubes of tofu in flour, egg then fine breadcrumbs. Fry until brown and serve with a chilli dipping sauce.