Tempeh or Tofu- which do you prefer??

xTenaciousJx

I'm thinking about making some Tofu dishes for the family. My hubby doesn't like that it's "squishy" inside no matter what and a friend suggested to try Tempeh which is firmer. So what do you all think?

Any great recipe's you all can share or websites with some??

Thanks!!!

xTenaciousJx

help!

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i know there are vagan's out there!

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what do ya say?!

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just need a little help from my friends!

UrbanRunner81

I don't like the taste of tempeh. You can make tofu firmer by pressing the water out. get a tofu press or put tofu between two cutting boards and put a couple big books on top for 30 minutes.

also freeze and thaw helps the texture.

xTenaciousJx

thanks!!! I'll def try that!

I don't like the taste of tempeh. You can make tofu firmer by pressing the water out. get a tofu press or put tofu between two cutting boards and put a couple big books on top for 30 minutes.

also freeze and thaw helps the texture.

xTenaciousJx

anyone else?

xTenaciousJx

no one?? sheesh

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i guess i'm silly to keep trying

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bump!

nazashi

I love both!

I usually use few drops of oil to lightly fry tempeh and tofu(which i cut into small
pieces) then add vegs - carrots/cauliflower/long beans/onions/chillies
-cover and let vegs cook!
Just before done, make a hole in centre of pan put little water and add glass noodles.
Season to taste.
Enjoy!!

geekyjock76

Tofu is heavily processed so I prefer tempeh when I do eat it.

kklemarow

I prefer tofu, as long as you spice it properly you can make some really tasty meals with it. It's a great egg substitute for a 'scramble' in the morning too!

downwithbottledwater

I like tofu way better.
But tempeh is definitely much firmer.

ColleenRoss50

I am not a vegetarian but I prefer not to eat too much meat and am trying to find some more protein alternatives. I am not fond of tofu but I have heard and read a lot of great things about tempeh and I am planning to try it soon. Because it is fermented it does not have the bad reputation that many other soy products have gotten in recent years and it is considered by many sources to be a healthier choice.

I found a lot of interesting ways to serve it at the following website and am looking forward to trying some of them:

http://www.tempeh.info/recipes/recipes.php

Three reasons to try tempeh:

http://www.thevegetariansite.com/health_tempeh.htm

skywa

i love tofu. its so versatile. i usually buy the firm/extra firm kind.

i dont know about tempeh though. i've definitely never tried it.

rudegyal_b

i like tempeh a lot more than tofu, but seitan and tvp (texturized veg protein) are even better!!

Rubyayn

I very rarely eat anything other than tempeh, miso or natto. They are fermented, which makes then safer and less of a hormone disrupter. This link is pretty informative, but you can also just google fermented vs unfermented soy for more info.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/12/08/the-dirty-little-secret-hidden-in-much-of-your-health-food.aspx

Also, something else important to mention is that over 90% of the soy in America is genetically engineered. It is always best to buy organic if you are trying to avoid GMO foods for the adverse health effects.

rumpusparable

I usually much prefer tofu to tempeh... Tempeh has to be flavored just so for me to like it. Tofu can be used so many ways and with so many textures and flavors that I like and use it much more.

As another said, you can make tofu Very firm and even meaty if you get the extra firm tofu and then press it. I like to get a good solid texture using a tofu press overnight in the fridge. Pressing it and freezing it for later use can also give it a less squishy texture.

SafireBleu

Here are some recipe sites I use. I am not crazy about tempeh or tofu but I am learning to eat it and enjoy it. http://www.vegancoach.com/tempeh.html
http://www.cookinglight.com/food/vegetarian/tempeh-recipes-00412000072060/
http://www.tempeh.info/recipes/recipes.php
This site has no Tempeh recipes but has great vegan ones http://mouthwateringvegan.com/

Alexstrasza

I've only ever had tofu and I agree with your husband, it's just too damn squishy!

If that tempeh stuff works out for you let me know!

julieh391

Everyone in my family LOVES tempeh. Even my 3year old and meat loving husband. I like to slice it into strips and sautéed it in olive oil and tamari/soy sauce. It's delish on salads (like an alternative to a chicken or steak salad.)

lyttlewon

It depends entirely on what you are cooking. I like both of them, but use one in the wrong way and it won't taste good.

rhichi

I'm not a tempeh person. I prefer to take tofu, squeeze all the water out of it, and fry it into tofu chips. Adds...well...a considerable amount of fat...but they're crispy and tasty.

xTenaciousJx

thanks everyone! i def would rather something not processed and healthier....for sure.

kalynn06

I like the versatility of tofu better (prefer sprouted tofu), and I like that I can buy it cheaper. That said, I'm trying not to eat so much heavily processed soy, so I've mainly switched to tempeh. It's not quite so versatile, but I do like it.

Picola1984

We don't have, as far as I'm aware, tempeh here in the UK. I get a brand called Cauldron tofu which I press to get the extra water out before cooking

Also Mori-nu is another brand, I use that for mousses and desserts as its a silken variety.

clh126

I'm not a fan of tempeh. The texture is definitely firmer than tofu and therefore may work better for people who are carnivores or tofu averse, but the taste just doesn't do it for me. For tofu I always buy the extra firm kind and let it rest for a half hour with a cutting board on top to squish the water out as someone else suggested. Freezing it alters the texture too and makes it firmer.

Another option someone mentioned is seitan. This is my favorite out of all of them. It's not soy though, but wheat gluten, so if you have any sort of gluten sensitivity, steer clear of that one

Benn70

I prefer tofu. I find that using a tofu press..I use the EZ Tofu Press (sold on Amazon) gets more water out and allows for a better texture and flavor absorption. When tofu is not properly pressed the tofu can be watery!

UrbanRunner81

thanks!!! I'll def try that!

I don't like the taste of tempeh. You can make tofu firmer by pressing the water out. get a tofu press or put tofu between two cutting boards and put a couple big books on top for 30 minutes.

also freeze and thaw helps the texture.

I should add you should wrap it in towels when pressing it.