Tofu ideas

AnnPT77

amberchecker wrote: »

Have anyone ever tried Silken Tofu? How does it taste compared to the regular ones?

IME, taste is the same - very neutral. Texture is softer/smoother, good for blending into things. It's less protein dense per weight/volume (because more water content) but roughly similar protein/calorie ratio.

karoulo

I don't have any particular recipe to add to everything that already has been listed, but I just wanted to say that it might take a while to get used to tofu. I remember the first time I ate it, I didn't get it at all - by now I actually even enjoy eating pure tofu. I just slice it up, put it on a knäckebröd with some cucumber, salt and pepper, and I find it delicious.
Not to compare it tastewise, but in experience it was similar for me than with Avocado. At first I didn't like it at all, just because it was something very unusual, textual and tastewise, but once I had it a couple of times, I started loving it. So in case you don't get the tofu vibe straight away, it might be worth it to give it a bit time :-)

mindupnow

Tofu is great with seasonings tossed in cornflour and air fried! Then I make a sauce and toss the crispy tofu in it.

Another great meat alternative is jackfruit. It's not tofu but it can replace things like pulled pork.

Instagram is where I get the most of my recipes for tofu. People like Prunch, veganrd and so forth.

Have fun!

AnnPT77

mindupnow wrote: »

Tofu is great with seasonings tossed in cornflour and air fried! Then I make a sauce and toss the crispy tofu in it.

Another great meat alternative is jackfruit. It's not tofu but it can replace things like pulled pork.

Instagram is where I get the most of my recipes for tofu. People like Prunch, veganrd and so forth.

Have fun!

I agree that jackfruit is really tasty. For some purposes, green (less ripe) jackfruit is best, for others the ripe jackfruit.

One thing new veg folks should realize, though: Though it has a "meaty" texture and can stand in for meats well in some dishes, jackfruit is quite low in protein. Nutritionally, it's kind of a routine fruit/veg - i.e., nutrient dense - but not a high(er) protein fruit/veg, let alone a good overall protein source.

vivmom2014

DebbsSeattle wrote: »

Consider tofu to be to food as vodka is to adult beverages…

What the what? I'm sorry, but no.

tulips_and_tea

vivmom2014 wrote: »

DebbsSeattle wrote: »

Consider tofu to be to food as vodka is to adult beverages…

What the what? I'm sorry, but no.

Haha! I took this to mean as a flavor comparison. Vodka has no flavor, so anything you mix it with will be the flavor. Same with tofu: no real flavor alone, so it needs marinades, spices, mixed with other food, etc. I could be wrong, however, since I'm not the person who posted that.

vivmom2014

@BZAH10 lol - and my son took it even another way: that tofu should only be reserved for special occasions!

Just goes to show that many meanings can be found in Internet posts sometimes; however, I just don't think tofu and vodka are an apt comparison, especially in terms of nutrition.

AdahGreen2022

TOFU PATTY MELT
grilled tofu topped with American cheese, grilled onions, relish, and mayo, on toasted white bread.
I copied this from a restaurant and marinated the tofu in some stir fry sauce for a bit, baked it, and the fried it before putting it on a sandwich. Also make reubans with tofu cooked that way with kraut, cheese, and 1000 island on pumpernickel bread.