{"id":482281,"date":"2023-07-26T15:59:21","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T10:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/?p=482281"},"modified":"2023-07-26T16:02:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T10:32:30","slug":"world-tofu-day-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/food\/world-tofu-day-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"World Tofu Day 2023: Delicious tofu recipes you must try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every year on July 26, the world celebrates World Tofu Day, dedicated to the recognition of tofu, a plant-based meat substitute made from soybeans. With the increasing adoption of plant-based diets, tofu has gained significant popularity. It has been a cherished staple in many culinary cultures due to its rich flavor and essential nutrients. Vegans and vegetarians especially appreciate tofu as it offers a valuable source of protein without the need for meat. However, even non-vegetarians can join in and enjoy tofu on this special day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udf31 Happy World Tofu Day! \ud83c\udf31<br><br>Celebrate this day with our mouthwatering Vegan Sausage Tofu Sandwich! \ud83d\ude0d\ud83e\udd6a<br><br>\ud83d\ude4c Join us in spreading the plant-based love with this delightful creation!\ud83e\udd17\ud83d\udc9a<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WorldTofuDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorldTofuDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VeganSausageSandwich?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#VeganSausageSandwich<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TofuDelight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TofuDelight<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PlantBasedLove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PlantBasedLove<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cILJPoMzba\">pic.twitter.com\/cILJPoMzba<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Town Center Cold Pressed (@tccoldpressed) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tccoldpressed\/status\/1684145072374272001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">World Tofu Day<br>World Tofu Day 2023<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WorldTofuDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorldTofuDay<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WorldTofuDay2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorldTofuDay2023<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TofuDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TofuDay<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TofuDay2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TofuDay2023<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JrTRhxof9i\">pic.twitter.com\/JrTRhxof9i<\/a><\/p>&mdash; VVS EVENTS &amp; ENTERTAINMENT (@EventsVvs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EventsVvs\/status\/1683910881774825474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking to try out some tasty tofu recipes, here are two options to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chilli Garlic Tofu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2023\/07\/26\/original\/b2983cd1e12522a0e75c688ecc682979_1690361411629.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>400 grams firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 green chili<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 fresh red chili<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\u00bd tablespoons finely chopped garlic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd tablespoon finely chopped ginger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 teaspoon dark soy sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tablespoon red chili sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salt to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 cup vegetable stock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 tablespoons chopped spring onion greens + extra for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tablespoon corn flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\u00bd tablespoons oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\u00bd teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds + extra for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sticky rice to serve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chop the green chili and red chili, then transfer them into a bowl. Add garlic, ginger, dark soy sauce, red chili sauce, and salt, and mix well. Add the tofu cubes to the mixture and combine thoroughly. Add vegetable stock and mix well. Stir in spring onion greens and corn flour, ensuring everything is well mixed. Heat oil in a pan, add the mixture, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Add white sesame seeds and mix well. Remove the pan from heat and transfer the mixture into a serving bowl. Garnish with spring onion greens and white sesame seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kadhai Tofu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2023\/07\/26\/original\/ecipes_1690361668771.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 teaspoons soy oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/2 cup finely chopped onions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/4 teaspoon turmeric powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 teaspoon coriander-cumin seeds powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 teaspoon chili powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 teaspoon garam masala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/2 cup fresh tomato puree<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/4 cup sliced capsicum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 cup tofu, cut into thick strips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/2 teaspoon sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tablespoons low-fat cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salt to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tablespoons chopped coriander for garnishing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat soy oil in a non-stick kadhai, then add ginger-garlic paste and onions. Saut\u00e9 until the onions turn light brown. Add turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, chili powder, garam masala, and dried fenugreek leaves. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato puree and \u00bc cup of water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in capsicum, tofu, sugar, cream, salt, and \u00bc cup of water. Mix lightly and cook for another 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy these delicious tofu dishes on World Tofu Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tag someone else who also LOVES tofu this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WorldTofuDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorldTofuDay<\/a> \ud83d\ude06 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qKYau0eHHz\">pic.twitter.com\/qKYau0eHHz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Plant Based News (@PlantBasedNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PlantBasedNews\/status\/1684081294530019328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">July 26 : World Tofu Day \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<br><br>\u2764\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/skyinfotix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@skyinfotix<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/skyinfotix?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#skyinfotix<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sim?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sim<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/salem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#salem<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/tamilnadu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#tamilnadu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/india?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#india<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/salemdistrict?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#salemdistrict<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/salemcity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#salemcity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/salemtamilnadu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#salemtamilnadu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/salemnews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#salemnews<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/worldtofuday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#worldtofuday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/tofu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#tofu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/vegan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#vegan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/veganfood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#veganfood<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/plantbased?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#plantbased<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/food?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#food<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/vegetarian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#vegetarian<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/foodie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#foodie<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/healthyfood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#healthyfood<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/tofurecipes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#tofurecipes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/foodphotography?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#foodphotography<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/instafood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#instafood<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/healthy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#healthy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SfGJZvVQnH\">pic.twitter.com\/SfGJZvVQnH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 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