Edamame Tofu Mushimono Recipes

TOFU EDAMAME FALAFEL, TOFU TAHINI

Steps:

• Place the coriander seeds, cumin seeds and garlic into the bowl of a food processor. Blend on high speed until the spices and garlic are finely ground.
• Add in the tofu, edamame, onions, parsley, cilantro, flour and soy sauce. Season generously with salt and pepper. Process until the mixture forms a rough paste.
• Heat several inches of vegetable oil in a deep, wide pot to 375 degrees F.
• Roll the falafel into 2-inch balls. Fry the balls in small batches until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and lightly season with salt.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, honey and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss with the arugula and romaine lettuce. Season lightly with more salt and pepper.
• To serve, divide the salad greens among four plates. Divide the falafel among the plates, placing on top of the salad. Spoon the Tofu Tahini over the falafel. Garnish with some Pickled Shallots and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
• Serving Ideas: In a pita bread as a sandwich. On toothpicks as an hors d'oeuvre/appetizer.
• Combine the sesame seeds, yogurt, lemon juice, soy milk, lemon zest and tofu in a blender and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and add water if necessary for consistency. Keep refrigerated until needed. Can be served warm or cold.
• In a small pot, combine the rice vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, mustard seeds, chile, star anise and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then remove from the heat.
• Place the shallots in a deep bowl set over another bowl of ice. Pour the hot brine over the shallots and submerge the shallots, gently stirring with a spoon. Place a paper towel over the shallots to completely submerge them. Allow to cool to room temperature. Keep refrigerated in the brine until needed.

SPICY TOFU AND EDAMAME BEANS

Steps:

• To make the bean curd: Heat the groundnut oil in a large flat-bottomed pan over a medium heat. Add the bean curd, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the light soy sauce and cook until the sauce has reduced and the bean curd is browned on one side. Using a small palette knife or fork, lift and turn each piece, careful not to break the bean curd. Cook just to color the second side.
• Add the dark soy sauce, and vinegar, and cook until the liquid has reduced by half. Season the dish with the dried chile flakes. Transfer the bean curd to a serving plate and set aside.
• To make the edamame: Reheat the pan and add the groundnut oil. Stir-fry the chile for a few seconds, and then add the edamame beans. Add a sprinkle of water to help create steam, and cook for less than 1 minute. Season the edamame with the light soy sauce, and vinegar, then stir in the chopped cilantro.
• To serve, pour the edamame beans over the bean curd and serve immediately. For a fuller meal, serve with steamed rice.

EDAMAME TOFU MUSHIMONO

Steps:

• To make the edamame tofu, combine the edamame, 100 milliliters broth and 50 milliliters water in a blender and puree. Set aside.
• Combine the remaining 100 milliliters broth, agar-agar and 100 milliliters water in a pot and bring to a simmer, stirring to combine and activate the agar. In a cup, combine 50 milliliters water and the gelatin. Add that gelatin solution to the pot; keep the mixture at a simmer. Add the soy milk to the pot. Add the edamame puree to the pot. Keep simmering until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into a shallow rectangular 8-by-8-inch dish and let sit until room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
• After the tofu has set and is firm, slice it into 16 portions and garnish with tomato, ginger and cilantro leaves. Finish with a drizzle of ponzu, olive oil and flaked sea salt.

EDAMAME SALAD

Steps:

• Boil 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 cup each chopped tomato and cucumber, 1 minced red jalapeno and 1/4 cup chopped red onion. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons each brown sugar, lemon juice, lime juice and mirin or other rice wine, 1 teaspoon each grated ginger and rice vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Toss; season with salt and pepper.

EDAMAME TOFU DIP

Steps:

• Place edamame, ginger and scallion in bowl of a food processor and process until everything is finely chopped, about 30 seconds.
• Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Taste and add a few more drops of soy sauce or sesame oil, or both, if needed.