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- Origin: China
- Soy-based food
- Used largely in Chinese and Japanese cuisine
- Popular in Vegetarian and Vegan food
- Healthy: 100 grams of Tofu contains, on average, 8 grams of protein and 350 mg of calcium
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Tofu is derived from soybeans. It is high in protein, and low in calories and cholesterol. It is generally bland in taste, and often takes on the flavor of the items it is cooked with. It comes in several consistencies. Firm tofu is best for cooking, while silken tofu is better for dips, creams, spreads, and soups.
Tofu is a staple for vegetarian diets. It's also an excellent replacement for red meat, for those trying to lose weight and reduce saturated fat in their diet.
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How Tofu Is Made
The tofu-making process is similar to how cheese is made. Soybeans are first soaked, then ground, in order to make a soy milk. The mixture is then heated almost to boiling and filtered to remove all solid matter. The liquid is mixed with a coagulant (common coagulants are epsom salts and gypsum), which solidifies much of the material into curds. The curds are placed in a mold and pressed together to remove some of the liquid. -
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Tofu Questions
Any vegetarians have any recipes or recipe sites that can give a sizzle to my tofu?Here's a link to a site that has tons of free vegetarian recipes, as well as other recipes: http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Everyday-Cooking/Vegetarian/Main.aspx read more
Anybody have a good tofu stir fry recipe? Cooking for the lady tonight. Vegetarian. 1 Answeryes, try this. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Stir-Fried-Tofu-and-Shiitake-Mushrooms-in-Spicy-Black-Bean-Sauce-107857 I made this last year it ... read more
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@greatlawalk on the great la walk with a stomach ache from "gourmet" tofu burger.
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Finalist in 4/5 varsity events. Two first place, a second, and fifth. Good day #brebeuf debaters. Happy bye week. Eat some turkey (or tofu).
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@dyditzyblonde I don't remember what it was called -noodles w/ tofu. Also had beans w/ garlic & chilli, miso & chocolate & ginger c/cake. Mm
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Tonite! Tiger shrimp, local shitaakes, roasted butternut squash, organic arugula over rice w/soy-mushroom redux! $13 get tofu(no shrimp) $11
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I had chinese food today! :) favorite thing to eat EVER Kong pao tofu.
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