Best Miso Scallion Tofu Dip Recipes

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SEARED TOFU WITH MISO SAUCE



Seared Tofu with Miso Sauce image

This basic tofu is delicious alone and with the miso sauce. But you have a host of other options as well: you can smother it with sautéed mushrooms or onions, you can put it in a sandwich with the works, or you can even slice it thinly then toss it with skinny udon noodles and peanut sauce. There are endless possibilities.

Provided by Deborah Madison

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound tofu, drained
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
Soy sauce, to taste, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, or tamari will work
Miso Sauce, recipe follows
Scallions, slivered
Black sesame seeds, toasted, Several pinches
6 tablespoons white miso
2 teaspoons sugar, Or coconut sugar
1 tablespoon lemon, fresh, Meyer lemon, or Yuzu juice (or more to taste) work as well
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, Mirin

Steps:

  • Drain the tofu then slice it crosswise into 6 pieces. Heat a cast iron or non-stick skillet. Add the tofu, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until golden. At first it will twitch around as the water in the tofu turns to steam, but then it will settle down. (Note: Tofu has fat in it so it will brown without adding more oil.) Once the first side is browned, turn and cook the second side, around 10 minutes in all. Shake over a tablespoon or two of your sauce of choice (soy, tamari, Worcestershire), season with salt and pepper to taste, and immediately turn off the heat. You can move to Step 2 while the tofu cooks.
  • While the tofu is cooking, using a small saucepan, mix the miso with the sugar and lemon juice. Cook over low heat and cook while stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly, about a minute. Let it cook, then stir in the lemon zest and vinegar. Taste to make sure the mixture has enough lemon (if using Meyer lemon, you might want to add a little more juice).
  • Place the tofu on a plate. Spoon the sauce over the finished tofu and garnish with the scallions and sesame seeds.

SPINACH TOFU DIP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled
10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 pound silken tofu
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Splash sesame oil (optional)
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Transfer to bowl and serve with raw vegetables.

CREAMY MISO DIP



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This Japanese-inspired dip is perfect with veggies or tempura green beans or drizzled over roasted sweet potatoes or salmon.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white miso
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, miso, mirin, vinegar and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

TOFU RANCH DIP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 16-ounce block silken tofu
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
Dippers of your choice, for serving

Steps:

  • In the carafe of a blender, combine the tofu, vinegar, garlic and onion powders, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Add the chives and parsley and pulse once just to incorporate. Transfer to a serving bowl and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Serve cold with the dippers of your choice!

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