About tofu?!
Im a vegetarian and I want to start eating tofu!.
Can anyone tell me what it tastes like and what sort of proteins, vitamins are in it!. And also where you can get it from!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Can anyone tell me what it tastes like and what sort of proteins, vitamins are in it!. And also where you can get it from!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Tofu is rather bland and absorbs flavors well, which makes it beautifully versatile!.
There are actually two forms of tofu: Chinese, or water-packed, and Japanese, or silken!.
Chinese tofu is used mostly as a meat substitute in stir-fries, or you can grill, saute, or bake it!. It's in the refrigerator section of many stores, but some have it in the produce section!. Whole Foods and Trader Joe's both have store brands of tofu for under $1!.50 a pound, and they carry it in the refrigerator section!.
Japanese, or silken, tofu comes in aseptic boxes and is found in the Asian foods section on the shelf!. It's best used for creamy dishes, such as puddings, sauces, or smoothies!. You can also use 1/4 cup of tofu per egg in recipes!. And you can also make whipped "cream" with it; "How it All Vegan!" has a great recipe for tofu-based whipped cream!.
I have heard that soy is one of the perfect vegetable proteins, but you absolutely want a varied diet anyway!. Like all plant foods, soy is free of cholesterol and relatively low in fat (only animal foods have cholesterol)!. I freeze my tofu, which changes the texture and makes it chewier!. You also want to press your (Chinese style) tofu before you cook it!. Check my profile for step-by-step instructions on using water-packed tofu!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There are actually two forms of tofu: Chinese, or water-packed, and Japanese, or silken!.
Chinese tofu is used mostly as a meat substitute in stir-fries, or you can grill, saute, or bake it!. It's in the refrigerator section of many stores, but some have it in the produce section!. Whole Foods and Trader Joe's both have store brands of tofu for under $1!.50 a pound, and they carry it in the refrigerator section!.
Japanese, or silken, tofu comes in aseptic boxes and is found in the Asian foods section on the shelf!. It's best used for creamy dishes, such as puddings, sauces, or smoothies!. You can also use 1/4 cup of tofu per egg in recipes!. And you can also make whipped "cream" with it; "How it All Vegan!" has a great recipe for tofu-based whipped cream!.
I have heard that soy is one of the perfect vegetable proteins, but you absolutely want a varied diet anyway!. Like all plant foods, soy is free of cholesterol and relatively low in fat (only animal foods have cholesterol)!. I freeze my tofu, which changes the texture and makes it chewier!. You also want to press your (Chinese style) tofu before you cook it!. Check my profile for step-by-step instructions on using water-packed tofu!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
go to a chinese restaurant and ask for tofu!. it is pretty good!.
anything made of soy could be called tofu as well!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
anything made of soy could be called tofu as well!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
you can get it from just about everywhere!. Tofu doesn't taste strong, it's quite mild!.!.
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You get it in white plastic packages in the refrigerated section of your produce department
It has almost no taste - it relies on the foods around it to impart taste to it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It has almost no taste - it relies on the foods around it to impart taste to it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
tofu is for the most part tasteless!. It will pretty much take on the flavor of whatever it is cooked with, and that is probably why people use it as a protein substitute!. It does not contain the essential amino acids that you get from regular meat [i think], but it is a pretty good source for protein in general!. You can get it at probably any international section of a grocery store or any asian market will have it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Tofu has very little flavor or smell on its own, so it can be used either in savory or sweet dishes, and is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish!. Tofu is low in calories, contains beneficial amounts of iron (especially important for women of child-bearing age) and has no cholesterol!. Depending on the coagulant used in manufacturing, the tofu may also be high in calcium (important for bone development and maintenance), and magnesium (especially important for athletes)!.
Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds!. Although pre-made soy milk may be used, most tofu producers begin by making their own soy milk, which is produced by soaking, grinding, boiling, and straining dried (or, less commonly, fresh) soybeans!.
It is a very popular product now and any good supermarket should stock it, if not your local health food shop will help you :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds!. Although pre-made soy milk may be used, most tofu producers begin by making their own soy milk, which is produced by soaking, grinding, boiling, and straining dried (or, less commonly, fresh) soybeans!.
It is a very popular product now and any good supermarket should stock it, if not your local health food shop will help you :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
It doesn't really taste like anything, just vaguely like soy milk!. It tends to pick up the flavor of whatever you cook with it!. Depending on how it's packaged, it has 8-10 g of protein, 4-6 g of fat and 85-100 calories per serving!. This makes it a good source of vegetable protein!.
You can usually get tofu at the regular grocery store!. If you live in a small town and they don't have it, you could try the whole foods co-op of the closest larger town!.
I've added a link to an article about tofu!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can usually get tofu at the regular grocery store!. If you live in a small town and they don't have it, you could try the whole foods co-op of the closest larger town!.
I've added a link to an article about tofu!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It doesn't have much of a flavor by itself!. It is available in different consistencies from soft to extra firm!. Try the regular firm first!. It is a decent protein source!. It is available in most grocery stores!. Here is a link to a question I answered the other day about it:
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Tofu tastes really bland, but really good in my opinion!. When it's fried, it's not as healthy but it has a great taste!. It has a lot of protein and it's a health food!. You should try it in Chinese food, you will LOVE it!. Tofu is one of my favorite foods!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It tastes AMAZING!
I don't know what's in it though!.
Google it if you need to know exactly!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I don't know what's in it though!.
Google it if you need to know exactly!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
In my (medium-sized) supermarket, there are about 5 kinds of tofu! There is delicious tasting mango or strawberry flavoured soft tofu dessert, there is tofu that is already pre-fried (just add to stir fries), and there is soft, medium and firm textures of tofu--depending on how you want to cook it!. My advice is to find a recipe first, so you know what to look for when you go shopping!Www@FoodAQ@Com
tofu is made from soy, and it kind of has an egg like texture!.!.!. its bland so you have to cook it in something and thats what gives it flavor!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
tofu is not so bad and it does not taste like chicken ( just playing) but if you never had it you should try it in small amount because that's something you have to get use to(some people)!. tofu is just coagulated soy milk therefor Soybeans contain rich protein, vitamins A, B1, B2, and other mineral soy protein is considered equal to that of poultry and milk!.you can get it any ware even at wal-martWww@FoodAQ@Com
Just try it!. Simple!.
It's just coagulated soy milk!. That's all it is!.
Nothing special!. You can get it everywhere!.
Where I live, literally every supermarket has it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It's just coagulated soy milk!. That's all it is!.
Nothing special!. You can get it everywhere!.
Where I live, literally every supermarket has it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com