We’re full into the “Ber” months which means it’ll be brrrr…cold weather soon! One of my go-to foods during chilly weather is Korean tofu soup. There is something really comforting about a hot pot of hearty soup filled with tofu. I’m thus so happy to see the opening of Gaya Korean Tofu and Grill in…
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Hello Chipotle Sofritas!
Last month Chipotle rolled out it’s newest offering to several states. Their newest menu item is sofritas. Sofritas is made out of shredded organic tofu braised with chipotle chilis, roasted poblanos and a blend of spices. The name “Sofritas” comes from the word “sofrito,” which means gently fried in Spanish. In Spanish cuisine, a sofrito…
Hello homemade tofu sisig!
Ingredients: firm tofu, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, lemon juice and mayonnaise One of my favorite Filipino dishes is sisig. It’s a popular entree where various meats are marinated in a sour liquid like vinegar or lemon juice and then seasoned with salt, pepper and other spices. Traditionally this dish is made with pork…
Hello Da Maat!
Brr! It’s cold but I feel all warm and fuzzy thanks to Da Maat! On a local quest for some hot soup during a rainy day, I found myself at Da Maat. Da Maat is a Korean restaurant in the South Bay specializing in tofu and Korean BBQ. Upon entry, I was instantly pleased with…
Hello Tofu Shirataki Noodles!
Today’s culinary creation is tofu shirataki noodles! Ingredients: shirataki noodles, meatballs, hot dog slices, Filipino spaghetti sauce On a recent trip to a local Asian market, I was introduced to tofu shirataki noodles. They are a traditional Japanese noodles that are made of tofu and yam. After a bit of research, I found out shirataki…
Hello vegetarian kare kare!
Ingredients: tofu, eggplants, green beans, Chinese cabbage, peanut butter Kare Kare is a traditional Filipino stew made with peanut butter, vegetables, oxtail, beef & sometimes tripe. Since I also gave up meat for Lent, I tried experimenting with a vegetarian version. I put no oxtail, beef or tripe but instead replaced it with tofu. It…
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