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Freezing and then thawing the tofu gives it a chewy texture............Donna

 

Doug <cyclist451 wrote:

The recipe looks great, but one of your steps caught my attention.

Why freeze and then thaw the tofu? I am guessing that it must help

in some fashion in getting rid of additional water, but I don't know

how?

 

Thanks

 

, " elaine "

<elaine.saunders1@n...> wrote:

>

> 1/2 cups black turtle beans

> 19 oz. tofu

> 5 1/2 oz can tomato paste

> 2 tablespoons soy sauce

> 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

> 3 garlic cloves, chopped

> 2 teaspoons oregano

> 1/4 cup dry red wine

> 2 teaspoons basil

> 1/2 cup vegetable oil

> 1 cup onions, chopped

> 3 28-oz cans tomatoes, not drained

> 1/4 cup chili powder

> 1-1/2 Tbsp cumin

> 14 oz can red kidney beans

> 1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped

> 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

> Salt and pepper, to taste

>

> Soak the black beans. Freeze, thaw and squeeze out the tofu, then

> tear into pieces. In a mixing bowl, whisk together half the tomato

> paste, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, oregano, red wine and basil.

> Add the tofu and stir to coat. In a large pot, saute the tofu

> mixture in half the oil until the liquid has been absorbed and the

> tofu browned. Remove from the heat. In a small pot, saute the

> onion in the remaining oil until transparent. Add to the tofu

> mixture. Add the tomatoes, the rest of the tomato paste, chili

> powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Add the black beans. Simmer on low

> heat for 30 to 40 minutes until the beans are tender. Add

kidney

> beans; cook another 10 minutes. Add parsley and cilantro; cook for

> 5 minutes. Check seasonings. Serve with cornbread.

> love and light lainey xxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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