Tofu ideas

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  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,176 Member
    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
    karoulo Posts: 1 Member
    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
    mindupnow Posts: 1 Member
    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
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,176 Member
    edited June 2023
    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
    vivmom2014 Posts: 1,649 Member
    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
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    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
    vivmom2014 Posts: 1,649 Member
    @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
    AdahGreen2022 Posts: 264 Member
    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.

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