Vegan Cooking Tips with Ann Gentry

Ann Gentry is a chef, restaurateur, food educator and visionary. She opened Real Food Daily in Los Angeles 1993, a totally vegan and organic restaurant that has since spawned another in West Hollywood. Please visit Real Food Daily to find out more about this truly unique restaurant and to learn more about Ann Gentry.

Question:

What would you recommend as a substitute for cottage cheese in a casserole-type recipe? Will crumbled tofu work? Or would I have to season it somehow? Thanks!

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Answer:

Yes, fresh tofu literally crumbled with your hands becomes very similar in texture to cottage cheese or a ricotta cheese. You could also whip the tofu into a smoother consistency by placing it in a food processor or blender. Then the tofu becomes more like a cream cheese in texture. You could season the tofu with tahini and/or miso paste. You might also add some fresh herbs to the tofu as well. Mix these ingredients directly into the tofu.

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