Tofu Avocado Salad: 10 Min Recipe! - The Woks of Life (2024)

FAQs

Can I boil tofu for 5 minutes? ›

Carefully lower the block of tofu into a pot of gently boiling water — you need just enough to cover the tofu by an inch or so. Reduce the heat to low and poach the tofu for at least 5 minutes (although you can allow it to sit in the hot water to keep it warm until ready to serve).

Save the best for last.

Avocados can brown when exposed to the air, so let them be the last ingredient you add before serving to help keep them green for your presentation.

It may seem counterintuitive to add water to something you're trying to dry out, but boiling water will actually cause the tofu to squeeze out more moisture, bringing it to the surface and making it easier to blot off, while the salt gently seasons the slices.

This salt water soak may seem counterintuitive but it actually helps draw the moisture out of the tofu.

Countertop, Fridge or Freezer? Until they're fully ripe, avocados should be stored at room temperature. Placing an unripe avocado in the refrigerator will slow the ripening process, but the same concept applies to ripe avocados: put them in the refrigerator to keep them at their prime ripeness for longer.

The main goal is to prevent oxygen from touching the avocado's flesh. Plastic wrap is a practical, albeit not foolproof way to slow down the natural course of fruit aging. The trick is to make sure the plastic wrap is sealed flush with the flesh.

“Avocado could be part of your daily diet as long as you're including a variety of colors, textures and kinds of food,” Cucuzza concludes.

If you're boiling the tofu on the hob, 5-10 minutes will suffice. The longer you simmer, the more seasoned your tofu will be. If you're pouring boiling water over tofu, without an additional heat source, leave it for 15-20 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add the tofu to the pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan (otherwise it'll steam). Cook the tofu until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Absolutely! Boiling tofu in plain water is fine, but adding flavor to the water can enhance the taste of the tofu. You can try adding ingredients like soy sauce, vegetable broth, ginger, garlic, or spices to the boiling water for added flavor. This allows the tofu to absorb those flavors as it cooks.

How long does boiled tofu last? ›

In general, opened, uncooked tofu is good for up to five days when stored correctly. As for cooked tofu (including tofu integrated into dishes), you'll have four to five days to eat it when it's stored in an airtight container in the fridge.