Tofu recipe question

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Hi Everyone!

I have a request. For Easter Sunday, I am making a ham for the

family gathering for dinner. I know... " YUCKY " . But I'm taking " baby

steps " . My husband and I are ALWAYS the ones that have to make the

holiday meals (mostly I do) and the family is not vegetarian. My baby

step here is that after cooking a Turkey for Christmas for them all,

I just put my foot down and said that I will never buy or cook a any

bird for anyone anymore. It's a huge change for them not to have a

turkey on Easter but they might as well get used to it because this

is only the beginning. I take my own veggie entrees with me when I go

somewhere. They can bring their own animal. ANYWAYS, I'm also going

to do something with Silken low-fat tofu and I'd kinda like the taste

to be compatable with the ham. That way, maybe I can nudge them that

direstion gradually. I'd like to probably do something baked or

roasted so that I can do it ahead of time. I have had success

marinating slices of tofu, dredging it in a bit of flour, cornmeal

and spices, and then baking it until it's a bit crispy. Can anyone

give me some ideas for a " ham " compatable marinade for the tofu? My

goal is NOT to make it taste like ham, only taste well with ham, if

that makes any sense. Any ideas?

Stef

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>Can anyone

>give me some ideas for a " ham " compatable marinade for the tofu? My

>goal is NOT to make it taste like ham, only taste well with ham, if

>that makes any sense. Any ideas?

> Stef

 

I'd suggest firm tofu for baking, not silken.

 

I haven't tried it, but this one sounds like what you are looking for

http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=144

Orange Ginger Baked Tofu

 

This one is fried, but I think it would work baked in the oven, with

the sauce added at the end, perhaps adjusting the marinade

http://ashycook.topcities.com/maindishes/fried-tofu-with-cashews.htm

Fried tofu slices with cashew sauce

 

Something like this might be nice for Easter too. This one isn't a

vegan recipe, but you could substitute tofu and maybe some flour for

the eggs . I'm thinking of doing something like this for easter

myself. If I do I'll post the recipe I come up with... but that will

be a little late for you.

http://www.fatfree.com/recipes/dips-spreads/three-color-pate

Three color pate

 

Ranvaig

[Guest guest]

Thank You! That pate recipe in particular might be something I'd

like to try too. Thank you!

Stef