I do not understand why some people think that they do not like tofu. It is so versatile and takes on the flavour of whatever it is cooked with there realy is nothing to dislike, although I do agree that watery slimey tofu is a very sad experience indeed. I first made this at the start of June and unbelievably I have lasted over a month before making it again. As before I made my own tofu in my soyquick machine but this time I had the idea of making black pepper tofu so added some Steenburgs Spanish Black Pepper (available here) to my coagualted soymilk. If you have never had ultra fresh tofu it is worth making from scratch once, but it is a bit of a faff and does lead to a huge number of dirty pans.
This time I adapted the recipe using a red onion in place of the shallots, adding half a green pepper and a heap more spring onions. I also fried the vegetables in oil rather then butter. It was every bit as good as I remembered. I particularly liked using a red onion as it gave an even more intense colour to the dish. Maybe I should rename this double black pepper tofu?
Make this – if you are a die hard tofu phobe give it a go, afterall there is so much pepper you are not going to be able taste the tofu.
Ooooh, fabulous, an Ottolenghi recipe. I am a huge fan of their recipes. I haven’t tried tofu in ages and don’t even remember what it tastes like.
Have a great weekend.
*kisses8 HH
I made it twice in a week! Soooo good.
Sounds delicious. I love tofu. People often complain its bland but it all depends what flavours you add to it. Will have to try this out.
Was lovely to meet you on Tuesday too.
I’m a big tofu fan but never made it myself, I must try it out.
This looks fantastic, but I’ll have to hide it from my OH otherwise I’d be making it every night!!!!
I’ve never (knowingly) eaten tofu and would be keen to give it a go – this looks most inviting!
that last photo is amazingly attractive – I love your idea of pepper in the tofu – always feel inspired by reading about your tofu making – once day I’d love to try it myself (though I am lucky enough to have helped a friend and know how good it tastes)
@Heavenly Housewife – make it! Tofu is a culinary chameleon and takes on the character of whatever it is with.
Sarah – you are the Ottolenghi #1 fan!
Katie – Make it! Love it. this dish will transform your life!
Sarah (MC) – Spread the homemade tofu love. I may need to have a bloggers’ homemade tofu challenge!
Lynn – it is amazing, the original recipe is even more fierce.
Caked Crusader – Go and try it! There are also all sort of recipes for tofu in baked goods out there – right up your street?
Johanna – Thanks – I challenge you to make some too! Just the once.
Mmm, this looks great AGAIN!
My boyfriend is going to London on business tomorrow and will be there for 5 days. He’ll be staying in the SoHo area – do you have any good restaurant recommendations around there? He’s not vegan, but leans toward healthy eating.
I keep skipping over this recipe in Plenty because I’m one of those who finds tofu a bit slimy (or when it goes the other way, hard and spongy).
I must try this!
Gary
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