How to use tofu? and which soy milk?!
i know they both have quite a few flavors which is best?
and what is the easyiest recipe to cook tofu?Or best?
Answers: I have been very tempted on buying tofu and soy milk but i have never used them nor do i know what it tastes like
i know they both have quite a few flavors which is best?
and what is the easyiest recipe to cook tofu?Or best?
I always drink Silk Light soymilk, it's very tasty & creamy with fewer calories than regular soymilk & even skim milk.
For tofu, I usually buy firm or extra firm & use it in stir-fries. Here's a recipe I really like- hope you enjoy!
Stir-fried tofu with mushrooms, sugar snap peas, and green onions.
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 12-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, patted dry with paper towels
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps quartered
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 green onions, sliced on diagonal
Preparation: Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add tofu and stir to coat; let marinate 30 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade in small bowl. Whisk 1/4 cup water and cornstarch into marinade.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer tofu to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to skillet. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until tender, about 3 minutes. Add sugar snap peas; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds. Return tofu to skillet; drizzle reserved marinade mixture over. Stir-fry until marinade thickens slightly, about 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
I have tried several soy milks and to me they all taste like soya sauce- particularly the chocolate silk. A lot of people really like it, but I am not one of them (nor were my daughter and her friends). If you're looking for a milk sub. you may enjoy almond milk. There's also rice milk but again, I didn't enjoy it personally. :)
The only thing to do is to buy a few and try them. You may hate them and be out a few dollars, but at least you will know. I recommend trying silk soy, plain rice dream and vanilla almond breeze (on cereal).
I like to marinate my tofu and then press the liquid out of it (sometimes with paper towels on it and with a weight on top so that it really presses the liquid out), then, I cut it into thin slices and bake it with seasoning on it... season and bake it just like meat, and add it in the place of meat to any dish, really.
I really like Silk products, I LOVE Silk's Pumpkin Spice holiday nog but it's high calorie and quite indulgent...
EDIT: Tofu and soy all come with expiration dates. If you open your tofu and use part of it I would use the rest within a few days and try to change the water in the tray every day. Soy milk can be purchased in little cartons that don't need refrigeration and those have a pretty long shelf life, or you can buy refrigerated soy milk and that expires faster - and either case, you need to finish it within 7 - 10 days of opening for optimal texture, freshness, etc.
Hm.. I advise you to eat tofu or soy milk every day. You don't need to much to help you with your menstruation. This can be very good for your older years when you won't have to many problems with your menstruation. Search for more informations and your'll see.
And please try to eat not genetcaly modified soy as the risk of getting cancer is higher.
Take care!
There are many different flavor milks to try and really trying each kind is the best way to find out what you like best. I personally am not fond of drinking plain soy milk, but I do use it in cooking sometimes. I prefer Rice Dream rice milk and Silk chocolate soy milk for drinking on an everyday basis. Others are: Blue Diamond Almond Breeze regular and chocolate milk, Pacific Foods Hazelnut, Oat, rice & soy vanilla flavored milk. During the holidays Silk makes Pumpkin Spice & "Eggnog" flavor milk. Eighth Continent makes soy milk, too, but I didn't care for their flavor. You may like it so please give them a try anyway. Most grocery stores have their own brand of soy milks, I haven't ever tried these so I don't know how good or bad they taste. Soy Dream chocolate is pretty good, they also have regular soy milk.
I use firm tofu most often. I use silken tofu in desserts, sauces, dips and cream soups.
One of my favorite things to do with firm tofu is make a sandwich spread that you can make as little or as much as you want. Use paper towels to soak up the water from the tofu then add veganaise, chopped onions, chopped pickles or pickle relish, a little mustard and mix together. Keep in the fridge for at least 2 hours to let the flavors mesh together well. Serve on your favorite bread with lettuce & tomatoes.
Here are some useful websites:
vegan-food.net
tastethedream.com
8thcontinent.com
allrecipes.com
silksoymilk.com
pacificfoods.com
Personally, I do not like Silk soy milk. I do enjoy their "egg" nog, but find it water-ie sometimes. I prefer the brand Organic Valley. They also sell cow milk, so some people won't buy their products, but I find it really creamy and lower in sugar than Silk.
Tofu: I haven't actually cooked with, but I do have some on my shelves. I can't remember what the brand name is, but its sold where the sugar alternatives are in the natural food section around the canned soups and stocks. (in haggen, stanwood,wa). The tofu is in a package that doesn't have to be refrigerated, and is organic.
Best of luck!
How to Make Tofu Jerky...
Things You'll Need
* 1 package extra firm tofu
* Sesame oil
* Barbecue sauce
Steps 1
Drain tofu thoroughly by wrapping it in a paper towel and putting a light book on top of it. Get it as dry as possible.
Step 2
Slice tofu in 1/4-inch strips. Place tofu strips on a foil-covered cookie sheet. Pour sesame oil onto tofu strips then flip the tofu strips over to cover the other side with the oil. Make sure to rub oil in on both sides with either your fingers or a basting brush.
Step 3
Use your favorite barbecue sauce and generously pour the sauce on each side of the tofu strips. Rub sauce in on both sides.
Step 4
Let tofu strips sit for a half an hour in the refrigerator so tofu can soak in oil and sauce. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 5
Bake tofu strips in two to four 15-minute intervals. After each 15 minutes, flip tofu strips over so the other side gets baked.
Step 6
Tofu strips are done when the barbecue sauce has dried and the tofu no longer looks moist. Baking time will vary depending upon how crispy you want the tofu strips.
Tips & Warnings
* Try a different barbecue sauce like one with ginger.
* Purchase tofu with non-GMO (non-genetically modified organism) soybeans.
I am only just beginning to use tofu. But Silk soy milk is definitely the best, IMHO. It's really delicious. I started on the chocolate flavor, then vanilla. These flavors are good by themselves or in cereal. Now I love the taste of the plain soy milk and plain light. Silk has holiday flavors, too. I usually substitute Silk soy milk for cow's milk. The only problem I've ever had is when I tried to make instant pudding. For some reason, it didn't set up. Silk also makes soy "yogurt" and smoothies. Mmmmm..... :)
I don't mean to sound like a commercial, but I really love these products.