If you love tofu, you would probably be surprise to know that it can be put into a lot of recipes that you never thought would have it. From salad dressings to desserts, tofu can be added to any meal of the day. So, the next time you are in the mood for something spicy, why not make some chili tofu?
A Delicious Chili Tofu Recipe: Vegetarian Tofu Chili
For this tofu chili recipe, you will need several ingredients. These ingredients include: 2 cups of kidney beans that should be dried and cooked, 2 pounds of sliced mushrooms, 1 cup of mashed, thawed, and squeeze-dried frozen tofu, 3 coarsely chopped small onions, ? cup of minced mild chilies, ? cup of tamari, an optional ? cup of red wine, 4 large minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of chili powder (this can be adjusted if necessary), 1 teaspoon of basil, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 cup of minced celery, 1 cup of minced green pepper, and 1 cup of minced carrots.
Once the ingredients for this tofu chili recipe have been assembled, mix the chili powder, tamari, tofu, wine, basil, and cumin together. Let this mixture marinade for an hour at room temperature. While that mixture is marinating, saut¨¦ the onion until it is browned, but not limp. Place the oil into a large soup pot and heat it. Add the green pepper, carrots, and celery, and saut¨¦ this mixture for 2 minutes. Then, add the garlic and the mushrooms, and saut¨¦ this mixture until the onions become moist. This should happen (at high heat) after around 5 minutes.
Along with the tofu marinade that was prepared at the beginning, add all the remaining ingredients to the mixture. Once, this has been done, bring the mixture to a boil. At this point, the heat should be now be lowered, and let the mixture simmer for a bout an hour. You will know when the chili is ready, because the seasonings are well-blended, and the chili is fragrant and thick. Now, remember that additional seasonings can be added, once the chili is served, according to each person¡¯s taste.
This chili tofu recipe is just one of the many chili tofu recipes that you can find. For more ideas, check out cookbooks or the internet, as there are a variety of different recipes that people submit to many different websites. With practice and research, no doubt you will have a chili tofu recipe that will be enjoyed by loved ones for years to come!
