Tofu Gratin
Today’s post is a a healthy dish – TOFU. Tofu can be prepared in many ways, including soups, meats, salads and desserts including Cheese Tofu, Tofu Tiramisu, Tofu Chiffon cake and many more. To some Tofu may be bland and tasteless but in my opinion with some simple ingredients Tofu can be the most wonderful dish in the world.
Saw this baked Tofu recipe in the newspaper two weeks ago written by freelance writer Sylvia Tan. The tofu is prepared in Japanese way using miso paste mixed with soya milk to a creamy thick white sauce. It worked beautifully well with a wonderfully rich flavor. I really enjoyed this baked Tofu very much and even used half of the thick sauce (with 1/2 tbsp wasabi added) to bake with salmon steak (about 300g). Sorry, I forgot to take picture of the salmon dish but trust me it was really very delicious and nutritious dish that can be easily made at home. Mix wasabi into the thick sauce and switch oven to 200C. Bake the salmon steak (or use any white fish) with the thick sauce on it for about 12 mins or until cooked. Then garnish the same way as the tofu and serve immediately with hot rice.
Here is the recipe
Tofu Gratin (serves six to eight)
2 Silken tofu cakes, drained and chilled
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Plain flour
2 cups Soya milk ( I used 1 1/2 cups, unsweetened soya milk to get a creamier sauce)
1 tbsp White miso paste (or add to taste)
1 tsp Sugar (Used 1/2 tsp sugar)
1 tbsp Sake wine
Bonito flakes and shredded nori seaweed for garnishing
You need a quick hand with the whisk when making the roux – a flour paste made in this case with olive oil, not butter. And you need to drain the tofu so that you do not end up with a watery sauce
Method
- Heat olive oil over a gentle flame and add flour, whisking briefly to form a roux (paste).
- Add soya milk (or use low fat milk) to the paste, whisking all the while until a sauce forms and thickens.
- Add miso paste (1 tbsp or add to taste) and continue whisking, then season with sugar and sake wine.
- Heat oven to 180C.
- Cut each drained and chilled tofu cake into four pieces.
- Place a tofu square in a ramekin or individual bowl and season with two spoonfuls, or more, of the sauce. Repeat with the rest of the tofu squares or serve it family-style in a shallow baking dish.
- Place tofu squares in the oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until browned.
- Garnish with shredded nori seaweed and bonito flakes and serve immediately.
Enjoy cooking this silky smooth and creamy beautiful dish 🙂
Beautiful tofu dish! What a wonderful departure from the normal stir fry and fried preparations. Definintely trying this, and I can imagine how tasty the sauce with wasabi was on salmon!
Ann, you are truly a great cook and baker! I bet this tofu tastes heavenly!
This sauce is genius! I thought what else I could do with miso paste other than miso soup and marinade. And i found your post, genius. I like you added wasabi on marinade too. That's clever. The soy milk in a recipe caught my attention. I will have to try this!Thanks Ann!
Ann..this is good. I shall try this out 🙂 As you know I am a fan of tofu 🙂 this is healthy and I bet it taste wonderful. Great clicks too 🙂
I love tofu and have some kind of tofu dish almost everyday. This sounds so tasty and delicious! I will have to give it a try…yumm!
Looks very yummy!
I love how gorgeous and creamy this dish turns out. Looks so healthy too!
looks lovely, Anncoo! I could use another silken tofu recipe, thanks so much for sharing this one! 🙂
This is healthy, Ann! I love to try on this silky tofu.
I love tofu too and this tofu gratin looks gorgeous! (the salmon sounds yum too) Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
Thanks Friends for your nice comments.
Thanks Amy! Please give me your feedback after trying this. You'll love it!
Busygran, Did you read today's paper? Another healthy dish using spelt flour. Will definitely try the new recipe as soon as I get the spelt flour.
Tigerfish, no flour? Must buy some cos you can use the flour for making noodle too.
BeeBee, hope to see yours soon 🙂
Travellingfoodies, hahaa…no nobody believed this is made of soya milk and without butter.
LeQuan, Yes, I'm sure you'll enjoy this very much after trying it.
Tata, Penny, Mary, Christine:
Yes this is a must try dish. Easy and delicious.
wow, looks so creamy! My favourite is mapo tofu =)
that's a beautiful and healthy dish.
AL
i love tofu and this looks really good..something unusual from the normal way of cooking tofu, great!
genius indeed! thanks for the inspiration! this is tofu deliciousness on a whole new level!
An amazing preparation of tofu, i like the contrast of the creamy sauce on top with the crunchy bonito flakes and nori!
I heard tofu several times, but never tried. I don't even think I can find it at markets here. Never seen it! But I'm so curious about it. Hope it becomes popular here in Turkey too!
This is such a simple and beautiful way of cooking tofu. I need to try it ASAP!
What a wonderful idea. I love tofu. This makes it even better.
Beautiful and healthy tofu dish.
Just in time. I can use my red miso and try making this Agadashi-Tofu look-alike. But I have no flour at home (cos I don't bake) – wondering what I should do…hmmmm…
nice fusion work! Good old english gratin with an asian touch. The roux is also quite unique, using olive oil and not the usual butter, which makes the dish much lighter for the palate and healthier! Thanks for the recipe Ann!
Mmmmm….that looks very delicious. I'm copying the sauce to try one of these days. Thanks very much for sharing.
Hi Ann, I actually really enjoy tofu, whether it's in a stir fry, dessert, deep fried, or any other way. I think most people dislike it because they haven't eaten the right tofu dish yet. I can already see the tastiness of this just by looking at the picture. The bonito flakes and seaweed are the perfect finishing touch. Silken tofu is one of my favorites. This sounds wonderful. I really need to get some bonito flakes, they are such great additions.
Another great way to savor the goodness of soft creamy tofu! Yum! You are genius Ann! Note to self: Copy down…make it soon. 🙂
You are a genius, Ann! This is so good. I can never think of this.
I love everything tofu >.<I want to try this…
the tofu must have tasted silky and delicious! (: (:
This sounds delicous! Perfect for my vegan friend (without the bonito flakes for her though). I love all ingredients in this tofo dish. Simple and delicious. I'll definitely give it a try and pass on the recipe to my friend.
Amy
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@Clare @ Mrs Multitasker
hehee…thanks Clare :))
This looks really really good. Best looking block of tofu I've ever seen!
@Lyndsey
Lindsey, you must try silken tofu because it is super soft and smooth 🙂
@My Little Space
Kristy, your yong tofu also very delicious. Let's exchange…hahaa
I have some firm tofu in the fridge right now, but I have not used silken tofu much at all. This sounds amazing. What a different way to have tofu.(to me anyway) Yum!
Ann, you have just tempted me to make one! I haven't had much tofu lately except yong tofu! Thanks so much for sharing this. Hope you're enjoying your day.
Best regards, Kristy
@Cindy Waffles
Thank you Cindy for visiting. Please visit often 🙂
@Somewhere in Singapore
Sharon, tofu is quite easy to handle..
@Pete
Yes Pete, have a try. Omit the bonito flakes this tofu will becomes a vegetarian dish.
This looks so delicious! I love tofu! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I like those tofu as in japanese restaurant, but i have not tried it to make myself b4 as tofu is very soft and i very scare to make it…
Ahhh, so many interesting way to eat tofu. Thks for sharing!
Jeannie, Thanks!
Cooking Gallery, I must wait to see your post. Must be delicious, I love Agedashi tofu too!
Ben, Have a try, it is really delicious with the miso paste 🙂
Natasha, Little Inbox, Pierre TKQ 🙂
Xiaolu, Yes, please try this, you'll love it!
Ann, I love mapo tofu too with more spicy.
Zerrin, no tofu in Turkey. Tofu is made from soy bean.
Talita, WOW..that's long! Must try now ;DD
that's a beautiful and healthy dish.
AL
The last time that I ate tofu it was when I 12 years. This tofu gratin sounds delicious. I'd love to try it. =)
I heard tofu several times, but never tried. I don't even think I can find it at markets here. Never seen it! But I'm so curious about it. Hope it becomes popular here in Turkey too!
wow, looks so creamy! My favourite is mapo tofu =)
What a unique dish! I love tofu in almost any form and would love to try it :).
i am not familair with tofu need tobe more focused on it !!!pierre
I just experimenting to cook vegetarian tofu dish. Would like to try your tofu gratin
An amazing preparation of tofu, i like the contrast of the creamy sauce on top with the crunchy bonito flakes and nori!