Best Maui Tofu Recipes

MAUI TOFU

Steps:

• Heat the sesame oil, vegetable oil and soy sauce over high heat in a large saucepan or wok and saute the onion and peppers for 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 more minute.
• Add the pineapple, stock and tofu and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Toss in the shredded cabbage.
• Serve over rice immediately.

PORK TOFU CASSEROLE (TAIWAN MUSHI)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F.
• Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes or rectangular pieces. Line the bottom of a pan with the tofu (can use a 2-3 quart casserole pan or we like using a 10-inch cast iron pan). Set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, saute the ground pork until browned.
• Add the onions, mushrooms, and water chestnuts. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onions soften.
• Add the soy sauce, sake, and mirin. Cook for 1 more minute.
• Pour the pork mixture over the tofu.
• Beat the eggs (use 3 eggs for a smaller pan and 4 or 5 eggs if using a larger pan). and pour the eggs evenly over the pork mixture.
• Sprinkle the green onions on top.
• Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven. Let cool for 5 minutes (this will make it easier to slice). Then slice, serve, and eat with rice!

CRISPY BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Blot tofu dry. Cut into 3/4-in. cubes. Place on a clean kitchen towel; cover with another towel. Place a cutting board on top; gently place a large cast iron skillet on top. Let stand 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Place cornstarch in a separate shallow dish. Add tofu to soy mixture; turn to coat. Add tofu, a few pieces at a time, to the cornstarch; toss to coat. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake until cubes are golden brown and crispy, 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. Garnish with green onions, if desired.