Does Target sell tofu?!
I've been a vegetarian for close to a year now, and have yet to try tofu!. I've wanted to for a while, but my parents don't support vegetarianism!. I live in west Texas, so vegetarians are fairly rare, as are meat alternatives!. I was wondering if Target, Wal-Mart (as a last resort), or HEB supermarkets sell tofu!. If so, what type should I buy, or what type is most versatile!?
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Any of those stores (provided they're the ones with groceries) should have it!. Look in either the produce section or near the lunch meats!. They don't vary much by brand, but I do try to buy an organic one!.
As far as what type to buy it depends on how you'll use it!. Soft tofu is used for dips and in some desert recipes!. Firm tofu is used as a meat alternative in things like stir fry!. There are a couple of degrees of firmness, it's up to preference!. I prefer the firmest I can find!.
For firm tofu I always suggest preparing it before using it!. People that don't like tofu usually have never had it done this way prior to cooking!. Drain it well and pat dry!. Slice the tofu in 8-10 slices, place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and soy sauce and bake at 400 for 20 minutes!. You can store this for about a week in the fridge and use as needed!.
also tofu has a high water content, so freezing it changes the texture, typically not for the better!.
After preapring the tofu there's tons of ways you can finish it off!. I like pouring BBQ sauce on it and broiling it until there's some black crunchiness (comes out like BBQ pork)!. I also like cubing it and addiing it with veggies to a curry simmer sauce and serving over rice or adding small cubes to a salad like a cheese!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
As far as what type to buy it depends on how you'll use it!. Soft tofu is used for dips and in some desert recipes!. Firm tofu is used as a meat alternative in things like stir fry!. There are a couple of degrees of firmness, it's up to preference!. I prefer the firmest I can find!.
For firm tofu I always suggest preparing it before using it!. People that don't like tofu usually have never had it done this way prior to cooking!. Drain it well and pat dry!. Slice the tofu in 8-10 slices, place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and soy sauce and bake at 400 for 20 minutes!. You can store this for about a week in the fridge and use as needed!.
also tofu has a high water content, so freezing it changes the texture, typically not for the better!.
After preapring the tofu there's tons of ways you can finish it off!. I like pouring BBQ sauce on it and broiling it until there's some black crunchiness (comes out like BBQ pork)!. I also like cubing it and addiing it with veggies to a curry simmer sauce and serving over rice or adding small cubes to a salad like a cheese!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Target sells tofu, or any grocery store would too in the organic section!. The three main kinds that are the most common are: Three main types of tofu are available in American grocery stores!.
Firm tofu is dense and solid and holds up well in stir fry dishes, soups, or on the grill!.!.!. anywhere that you want the tofu to maintain its shape!. Firm tofu also is higher in protein, fat and calcium than other forms of tofu!.
Soft tofu is a good choice for recipes that call for blended tofu, or in Oriental soups!.
Silken tofu is made by a slightly different process that results in a creamy, custard-like product!. Silken tofu works well in pureed or blended dishes!. In Japan, silken tofu is enjoyed "as is," with a touch of soy sauce and topped with chopped scallions!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Firm tofu is dense and solid and holds up well in stir fry dishes, soups, or on the grill!.!.!. anywhere that you want the tofu to maintain its shape!. Firm tofu also is higher in protein, fat and calcium than other forms of tofu!.
Soft tofu is a good choice for recipes that call for blended tofu, or in Oriental soups!.
Silken tofu is made by a slightly different process that results in a creamy, custard-like product!. Silken tofu works well in pureed or blended dishes!. In Japan, silken tofu is enjoyed "as is," with a touch of soy sauce and topped with chopped scallions!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Shortgil!.!.!. has already said pretty much what I would want to answer, just want to say sorry your parents and environment aren't very supportive!. Keep in there though: all great changes start with the smallest of actions by people, and you're having and doing good by what you're trying to do!.
Tofu is great by way: properly prepared, you're gonna love it!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Tofu is great by way: properly prepared, you're gonna love it!Www@FoodAQ@Com
the only difference is soft or hard!. hard is easier to cook with!. I like tofu plain but many people don't!. saute with a little oil is the best!. it will taste how you make it!. try baking it too!. no target doesn't, at least not where i live!. but wal mart should!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Hey stupid, WalMart sells tofu!. It's in the produce section close to the bagged salad!. :P
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Oh yeah, and it says what you can use if for on the package!.!.!.!.silken is good for smoothies, extra-firm for grilling or stir fries (i think), blah blah blah!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Oh yeah, and it says what you can use if for on the package!.!.!.!.silken is good for smoothies, extra-firm for grilling or stir fries (i think), blah blah blah!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I live in central, not west texas and there is tofu at HEB!.
Well, most recipes call for firm tofu, and you can also grill firm tofu when soft tofu tends to fall apart!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well, most recipes call for firm tofu, and you can also grill firm tofu when soft tofu tends to fall apart!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Any fully stocked grocer should carry tofu, it's used for a lot of things other than just meat replacement!. That being said any Asian market would have tofu as well!.Www@FoodAQ@Com