<koko> wrote in message ...
>>
>>Freeze tofu (in pieces), thaw them and crumble. Fry the crumbled tofu in
>>oil/fat with your onions as you would normally do.
>>Make your chili as your recipe calls for, or as you like it.
>>
>>Dee Dee
>
> Dee Dee
> Have you tried Tofu Mate brand seasonings? Their taco flavored
> seasoning is fabulous.
>
> koko


Thanks, Koko. No I haven't. I used to scramble regular tofu to make eggs
and used various seasonings that I would feel so inclined to use that
particular day.

I should have mentioned above on the freezing of tofu, that before frying to
squeeze the liquid out. Freezing creates a completely different texture.

I had a recipe also that I used a LOT that called for the seasonings, let me
see if I can find it. The tofu was cut into pieces like potato oven
fries - I have a picture, but it won't copy, but it is rectangles It was
even good cold. For a quick pick-up, I would go to the refrigerator and
grab a stick. Oh, here it is with all my notes added. Don't have time to
censor it --

I have almost totally stopped buying tofu. I used it for years. These
things happen.
Thanks THO!
Dee Dee


TOFU STICKS - Oven-Crisp with Ketchup Sauce



1/3 cup fine cracker crumbs

2 Tablespoons cornmeal

with any of the below:

1-1/2 tablespoons of seasoning mix of choice (Cajun, Creole, fajita, lemon
pepper, etc.) [1-20-04 I used old bay]

½ tsp. Chili powder [1-20-04 I used 1/4 tsp cayenne)

¼ tsp. Salt (I leave out)

I used Cajun -- not good!

I used Creole - too salty!



I use ONLY One block of 14 oz., but I use all of the above seasonings. It
is just the right amount.



TWO 12 oz. Blocks firm or extra-firm tofu drained and wrapped in paper
towels 15 minutes

Olive Oil for spraying [I do not spray]



Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In shall bowl mix together cracker crumbs, cornmeal, seasoning, chili powder
and set aside.

Lightly oil large wire cake or cookie cooking rack.

Cut tofu into 12 sticks about 3 inches long and ¼ inch thick. Dredge each
stick in crumb mixture. Place on wire rack. Spray lightly with oil.
[I do not spray]



Place rack in oven. Bake until crisp and brown about 35 to 40 minutes.
Serve warm drizzled with sauce or with sauce on side for dipping.



I use ketchup for the sauce if I want any. I like it.



This recipe for sauce is also for the two blocks of tofu.



SAUCE: (Cooked)

Three-fourths cup water

One-four cup tomato paste

Two tablespoons maple syrup

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

One-half teaspoon fresh ginger root, minced

One tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Pinch cayenne pepper



Whisk together all ingredients except parsley in small saucepan, bring to
boil, stirring constantly, cook one minute. Let cool, add parsley, cayenne &
salt.