RedWine
06-24-2006, 08:49 AM
While tofu might not always look as appetizing as, say, french fries or barbecue chicken, it can be just as tasty and satisfying if prepared correctly. On top of that, tofu (which is basically just coagulated soybean) is a very healthy addition to any diet. Here's how to work it into yours without disappointing your taste buds.
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Steps
Purchase the tofu. While mass-produced tofu is now available at many supermarkets and grocery stores, it's even better to find your local Asian grocery and buy it fresh there. Packaged tofu will have traveled many miles to reach its destination, and might contain preservatives that reduce both the flavor and nutritional value. In general, the fresher, the better.
Boil the tofu until it is firm enough that the skin offers a decent amount of resistance when poked with a spatula or a fork. Only hard-core tofu fans should attempt to eat it raw, but unless you're a seasoned tofu eater, this is not recommended.
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Cut the tofu into blocks or slices.
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Prepare a sauce to balance the mild, subtle flavor of the tofu and complement the texture. A traditional Asian option would be to mix soy sauce with sesame oil. You can also toss in a bit of minced garlic, if you think your taste buds can handle it. A nice, finishing touch is to toast some sesame seeds to sprinkle on top of the sauce right before the tofu is served.
Fry or grill the tofu.
Work the tofu into your dish.
Put it into a bowl of broth along with other ingredients to make a soup or stew.
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Stir fry it with various vegetables and the sauce.
Serve on top of a salad.
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Make vegetarian pizza. Add tofu and basil, cheese, tomato sauce, olives, red onion, green and red pepper, sweetcorn and tomatoes to store bought packaged pizza dough. Bake it.
Serve on top of Asian noodles and top it with a delicious sauce.
Have it grilled with a side of green vegetables (like spinach) and fluffy rice.
Make a tofu sandwich.
Tips
If you have trouble finding a local Asian grocery store, try looking in the yellow pages or, better yet, patronize an Asian restaurant and ask the staff for tips on where to shop. You might also try natural food stores.
Experiment! With tofu, the possibilities are endless. You can vary the cooking method, the sauces, and what the tofu is served with.
http://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/74/300px-112908451_153840a924.jpg
Steps
Purchase the tofu. While mass-produced tofu is now available at many supermarkets and grocery stores, it's even better to find your local Asian grocery and buy it fresh there. Packaged tofu will have traveled many miles to reach its destination, and might contain preservatives that reduce both the flavor and nutritional value. In general, the fresher, the better.
Boil the tofu until it is firm enough that the skin offers a decent amount of resistance when poked with a spatula or a fork. Only hard-core tofu fans should attempt to eat it raw, but unless you're a seasoned tofu eater, this is not recommended.
http://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/d/dd/180px-Tofu.jpg
Cut the tofu into blocks or slices.
http://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/1/1a/180px-90807657_3d00333f54.jpg
Prepare a sauce to balance the mild, subtle flavor of the tofu and complement the texture. A traditional Asian option would be to mix soy sauce with sesame oil. You can also toss in a bit of minced garlic, if you think your taste buds can handle it. A nice, finishing touch is to toast some sesame seeds to sprinkle on top of the sauce right before the tofu is served.
Fry or grill the tofu.
Work the tofu into your dish.
Put it into a bowl of broth along with other ingredients to make a soup or stew.
http://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/bb/180px-3909970_fcaeee5dcb.jpg
Stir fry it with various vegetables and the sauce.
Serve on top of a salad.
http://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/53/180px-Tofo-3.jpg
Make vegetarian pizza. Add tofu and basil, cheese, tomato sauce, olives, red onion, green and red pepper, sweetcorn and tomatoes to store bought packaged pizza dough. Bake it.
Serve on top of Asian noodles and top it with a delicious sauce.
Have it grilled with a side of green vegetables (like spinach) and fluffy rice.
Make a tofu sandwich.
Tips
If you have trouble finding a local Asian grocery store, try looking in the yellow pages or, better yet, patronize an Asian restaurant and ask the staff for tips on where to shop. You might also try natural food stores.
Experiment! With tofu, the possibilities are endless. You can vary the cooking method, the sauces, and what the tofu is served with.