What's a vegan substitute for eggs?

Chef's answer
Other vegan egg substitutes include: 1/4 cup silken tofu blended until completely smooth, 1/4 cup mashed banana, and 1/4 soy or coconut yogurt. These options are great for binding, but I really like flax and chia for all of the good fats they lend to the egg replacement as well.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
Many Asian soup recipes call for silken tofu as little soft cubes in savory broth, like in miso soup or in our Korean Kimchi Tofu Soup recipe. There is, however, a whole other world of recipes that use silken tofu as a protein-rich provider of creamy texture, in place of dairy milk, yogurt, or cream.
You should only steam regular or silken tofu.
Silken tofu is best for blending into sauces, creams, smoothies, baking, mayo and dressings, or in miso soup. You do not press or fry silken tofu. Regular tofu is also labeled with different consistencies from soft through to extra firm depending on how much water has been pressed out of it.
Ricotta cheese, sour cream, and yogurt can sometimes work in place of silken tofu. Soy Milk Substitutes: Other milk alternatives like rice and almond milk tend to be much lower in protein, although many of them do have other nutritional benefits.
around 6-8 minutesLine a small saucepan or frypan with a sheet of nori seaweed, then top with the tofu pieces. Gently pour over enough water to cover the tofu, then fire up your stove and simmer for around 6-8 minutes over a low to medium heat. Avoid letting the tofu come to the boil or it can crumble apart.
Gallery: How to Make Fresh Silken Tofu from Soy Milk
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    Terry uses silken tofu as the base for the dressing by combining it with lemon, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, ginger, and olive oil in a blender until the mixture becomes emulsified. The tofu goes smooth and creamy, offering a mellow base for the sour, pungent, and savory characteristics of the other ingredients.
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