To Tofu or Not to Tofu

Marinate bland tofu and get crispy, flavorful protein.
To Tofu or Not to Tofu
This recipe can be customized with the veggies of your choice. Lynda Balslev for Tastefood
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This noodle bowl checks the boxes for a healthy and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed warm or cold. Are you a fan of tofu? If not, this recipe may convert you (and there’s an optional chicken substitute provided as well, so read on).

First, let’s address the elephant in the room: Tofu in its natural form is soft, spongy, and bland. Consider it a blank canvas that can be improved with a few simple techniques. First, drain and press it. This method will squeeze out the excess water and produce a firmer piece of tofu that will nicely crisp when cooked.

Lynda Balslev
Lynda Balslev
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Lynda Balslev is a cookbook author, food and travel writer, and recipe developer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she lives with her Danish husband, two children, a cat, and a dog. Balslev studied cooking at Le Cordon Bleu Ecole de Cuisine in Paris and worked as a personal chef, culinary instructor, and food writer in Switzerland and Denmark. Copyright 2025 Lynda Balslev. Distributed by Andrews McMeel Syndication.