tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post1053970007501289990..comments2024-03-28T00:15:12.461-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: CrockPot Sweet and Sour TofuStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-21346796278648229972013-04-03T06:51:57.568-07:002013-04-03T06:51:57.568-07:00A good way to improve tofu's texture is to fre...A good way to improve tofu's texture is to freeze it and then let it defrost on the counter of in the fridge before frying it. It makes it less spongy feeling in your mouth, more like "chicken" We eat a lot of tofu, lol.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641499853281317119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-4413131188336151082011-12-20T19:33:09.465-08:002011-12-20T19:33:09.465-08:00I just made this! Loved the tofu trick! Next time ...I just made this! Loved the tofu trick! Next time I'll add some Thai garlic and chilli paste for a bit more flavor. :)AlinaH_RDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01609711847710824420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-31790713604030055302011-09-24T13:48:57.246-07:002011-09-24T13:48:57.246-07:00I used a half of bottle of sweet chili sauce from ...I used a half of bottle of sweet chili sauce from Trader Joes and a half bottle of Sweet and Sour Sauce. I love this website.Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-70644967876348415702011-04-27T23:42:23.943-07:002011-04-27T23:42:23.943-07:00Another great recipe from your site. I will modify...Another great recipe from your site. I will modify it just a little bit and will skip the butter to make vegan version of this fantastic looking tofu meal.tofu cookhttp://ezinearticles.com/?Secret-of-Cooking-Tofu&id=6041285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-35418674016347805382009-10-15T07:38:38.591-07:002009-10-15T07:38:38.591-07:00OMG - yet another thing to add to my list of MUST ...OMG - yet another thing to add to my list of MUST TRY THIS!!!!<br /><br />I have been annoying people in my fav AOL chat about your book and blog<br /><br />I have to remember not to turn things too soon - it is one my my most common cooking mistakeseilismaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17537015439876241759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-21006711774070598332009-03-02T05:04:00.000-08:002009-03-02T05:04:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.elizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115453220972624586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-24432431454022418542008-11-19T05:39:00.000-08:002008-11-19T05:39:00.000-08:00I hadn't thought of frying the tofu that way but i...I hadn't thought of frying the tofu that way but i am going to try it TODAY! I have tried shrimp that way and it is wonderful too! It looks great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-32105521996654587052008-08-04T08:30:00.000-07:002008-08-04T08:30:00.000-07:00Hi SaraK---I think it's the veggies that give off ...Hi SaraK---<BR/><BR/>I think it's the veggies that give off the extra moisture. You can try taking the lid off of the crockpot for the last 30 minutes to an hour to get rid of the condensation, or you can try propping the lid up with a chopstick or toothpick.<BR/><BR/>xox<BR/>stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-48362434914270875002008-08-04T08:11:00.000-07:002008-08-04T08:11:00.000-07:00I made this yesterday and my friends loved the cri...I made this yesterday and my friends loved the crispy tofu. But I felt the sauce came out too watery, I would have preferred it thicker, anything I can do to thicken it up?SaraKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053908720926177402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-37710720377775552632008-07-30T12:18:00.000-07:002008-07-30T12:18:00.000-07:00Contadina Sweet & Sour Sauce is also gluten fr...Contadina Sweet & Sour Sauce is also gluten free. It comes in a can. I had to call and ask, because they listed "Modified Food Starch" in the ingredients. It is made from corn! Contadina said that only two of their products contain gluten: Bread crumbs, and tomato sauce with Italian seasonings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-81930613752562989132008-07-23T08:05:00.000-07:002008-07-23T08:05:00.000-07:00I agree, the cornstarch and frying step is a must!...I agree, the cornstarch and frying step is a must! I made this with chicken, and just threw everything in at once, including the rice. I increased the liquid by a cup or so and it was perfect!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-32624460776238132702008-07-19T21:53:00.000-07:002008-07-19T21:53:00.000-07:00Met you at BlogHer and am glad to see you have lot...Met you at BlogHer and am glad to see you have lots of Light and Healthy recipes (searched by category). This one looks tasty!<BR/><BR/>http://www.WorkingMomsAgainstGuilt.com<BR/>http://www.MrandMrsGetFit.comSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457870968974662603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-59820951012067794422008-07-14T21:55:00.000-07:002008-07-14T21:55:00.000-07:00This was great! Your tip about using cornstarch a...This was great! Your tip about using cornstarch and frying the tofu made it perfect. I chose to make my own sauce (adapted from Betty Crocker) because I wanted to not use white sugar. I used agave nectar instead and it turned out really good. I have to say that the homemade sauce really made this recipe extra yummy. Thank you for this site!Jaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116540930391842866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-70199298117506302752008-07-10T08:24:00.000-07:002008-07-10T08:24:00.000-07:00I saw you on Rachael Ray and am now enjoying your ...I saw you on Rachael Ray and am now enjoying your blog. My family likes the LaChoy brand sweet and sour sauce best too. We actually buy it by the gallon at a restaurant supply store. It stays in the fridge a long time and even if we don't use it all, it still ends up being cheaper than buying lots of little bottles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-4647815251942183732008-07-09T15:21:00.000-07:002008-07-09T15:21:00.000-07:00I just found your blog and am so thrilled! This re...I just found your blog and am so thrilled! This recipe looks really great. We have been looking for more interesting vegetarian crockpot recipes to try and this one just may make it into the kids. <BR/><BR/>Congrats on being on Rachel Ray :) I am off to subscribe to your feed in my Google Reader.Beth @ TheAngelForeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11656102800736469480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-48625688602971885432008-07-07T13:33:00.000-07:002008-07-07T13:33:00.000-07:00Sweetness. My daughter is a vegetrarian and I am a...Sweetness. My daughter is a vegetrarian and I am always looking for new ways to use tofu.<BR/><BR/>I am not afraid of tofu, or have a phobia about it either. <BR/><BR/>What I have learned(In my old age and by watching the Food Network) is that the main thing people do wrong when trying to get a nice browning/glazing on their food...is turn it too quickly.<BR/><BR/>You have to let it carmelize, The Cooking Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16899099551443426511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-88336117099560153772008-07-07T11:32:00.000-07:002008-07-07T11:32:00.000-07:00Thanks for the cornstarch idea. We LOOOOVE tofu at...Thanks for the cornstarch idea. We LOOOOVE tofu at our house but I refuse to deep fry it simply for the golden crunchiness (though it's magically delicious, I admit). I'm pumped to try the S&S tofu since hubby found the orange a bit too citrus-y.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I tell all my newlywed girlfriends about your blog - it's such a blessing to those of us just learning how to balance a career, home, and Wichita Wedding Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194213614910528753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-5903846235684014362008-07-07T06:54:00.000-07:002008-07-07T06:54:00.000-07:00We love to order Tofu at our local Chinese restaur...We love to order Tofu at our local Chinese restaurant.<BR/><BR/>I'm definitely trying this recipe when dd returns from summer camp!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-73774947032217850502008-07-05T20:08:00.000-07:002008-07-05T20:08:00.000-07:00Just stopping in to say I'm hooked on your blog! ...Just stopping in to say I'm hooked on your blog! I make the barbecue (Q!) ribs today only I put in a brisket instead. Soooo tender and made great sandwiches! <BR/><BR/>Thanks!!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10707226638096343977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-32176172785246069362008-07-05T19:28:00.000-07:002008-07-05T19:28:00.000-07:00oh my gosh! I can't wait to try the cornstarch tri...oh my gosh! I can't wait to try the cornstarch trick! I've cooked a lot of tofu in a myriad of ways in my time, but never quite matched the yummy restaurant version. I just discovered your blog the other day and I love it. thank you. (=Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-11689203407482319612008-07-05T16:11:00.000-07:002008-07-05T16:11:00.000-07:00PS... I can't wait to watch Rachel Ray next week!!...PS... I can't wait to watch Rachel Ray next week!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-90565145714000347852008-07-05T16:09:00.000-07:002008-07-05T16:09:00.000-07:00I am scared of trying tofu...I might try this sinc...I am scared of trying tofu...I might try this since your kids ate it!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-81497345835605922292008-07-05T14:40:00.000-07:002008-07-05T14:40:00.000-07:00I can't wait to try this one. It sounds so good. I...I can't wait to try this one. It sounds so good. I have had tofu in restaurants, but always have been nervous to cook it at home. Congrats on Rachel Ray - I am jealous. :)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08533846030170827115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-12438441152851900372008-07-05T11:05:00.000-07:002008-07-05T11:05:00.000-07:00Hi Gaileee, if you click just on the the post titl...Hi Gaileee, if you click just on the the post title, you will get just that one day's post. You will, though also get all of the comments. I usually highlight what I want from a blog post and then select the "print selection" feature in the File menu. I'm sorry it's not easier---I am trying to find a "print just this recipe" button that is designed for people who don't know anything about HTMLStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-79624850028519892302008-07-05T10:51:00.000-07:002008-07-05T10:51:00.000-07:00Yum! also, congrats on the Rachel Ray segment! I...Yum! also, congrats on the Rachel Ray segment! I am SO gonna watch that.Welcome!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03112866557139200424noreply@blogger.com