What does Tofu taste like?

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  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    What does it taste like? Take an old bike tire, place it under a chicken coop for 3 days in the hot, humid summer. Pull tire out, cut it up, and add it to anything. . . .it really is like a penniless friend it will just sponge off what is available from the other foods.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    Like sadness
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    I've never had it and I'm nervous to try it since I'm trying to phase out meat because it makes my stomach angry at me.
    What does it taste like?
    And what is the texture like? If it mushy like an egg or more firm like chicken? Also are some brands better then others?

    Tell me all about tofu!

    It's about the prep. First few times you make it, probably won't be good.
  • shmerek
    shmerek Posts: 963 Member
    I freaking love tofu! I have it with roast veggies, or in a stir fry or sometimes I just fry it up and eat it on its own. The flavour is totally dependent on the seasoning and you can season it with whatever floats your boat. I think it is delicious fried in a bit of oil with pepper and salt but that is just me.
  • WolnaDusza
    WolnaDusza Posts: 28 Member
    Tofu tastes....like a sock puppet feels.
  • aedreana
    aedreana Posts: 979 Member
    Deep-fried tofu is one of my favorite foods. I have not had it in years because I no longer live near a vegan Chinese restaurant. I don't know how to cook it and don't think it would be worth the trouble to prepare but if you are ever in Montgomery County, Maryland try the Vegetable Garden on Rockville Pike in Kensington. Deep-fried tofu is the very best substitute for meat. Careful though-- Szechuan tofu contains pork! If you know how to cook, which I don't, you can fix everything from vegan fake-egg-salad to vegan chocolate mousse with tofu. Many store-bought vegan products are made from tofu, such as Nayonaise and Tofutti-fake-ice-cream. Tofutti also manufactures vegan-fake-cheese.
  • condoleezachiapet
    condoleezachiapet Posts: 105
    It has the consistency of custard and has a subtle nutty taste. Being Asian, it goes without saying that tofu is one of my household staples. It's super filling, incredibly versatile, and can be used for both savory and sweet profiles. Since other people have already given you savory tips, I highly recommend a traditional Asian dessert called Dou Hua (literal translation: tofu flower). But you can call it tofu pudding.

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    Dou Hua is essentially silken tofu floating in a chilled, sweet soup that's almond or ginger-based. Just like frozen yogurt, you can flourish it with infinite toppings — nuts, fruits, spices. Back in Taiwan, I would eat it topped with red beans, tapioca, peanuts, and jellies. In Indonesia, they put coconut milk. Experiment! Tofu is amazing.
  • shmerek
    shmerek Posts: 963 Member
    ^^ that looks yummy as hell
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    It has the consistency of custard and has a subtle nutty taste. Being Asian, it goes without saying that tofu is one of my household staples. It's super filling, incredibly versatile, and can be used for both savory and sweet profiles. Since other people have already given you savory tips, I highly recommend a traditional Asian dessert called Dou Hua (literal translation: tofu flower). But you can call it tofu pudding.

    tumblr_inline_n0x8dq652J1qa46p0.jpg

    Dou Hua is essentially silken tofu floating in a chilled, sweet soup that's almond or ginger-based. Just like frozen yogurt, you can flourish it with infinite toppings — nuts, fruits, spices. Back in Taiwan, I would eat it topped with red beans, tapioca, peanuts, and jellies. In Indonesia, they put coconut milk. Experiment! Tofu is amazing.

    ^ This looks delicious. The complete lack of good tofu in most of the U.S. and it's association with hippies has given it a bad reputation here. It's a shame that I can't find good tofu here, but I'm seriously missing the delicious varieties I regularly found in Japan and HK.
  • Ronvee
    Ronvee Posts: 1 Member
    Since I usually have a calorie deficit and am trying to maintain my weight, I mix 1 serving of tofu and 2 tbs. of peanut butter and it tastes pretty good.
  • alpacapunch1989
    alpacapunch1989 Posts: 24
    In my opinion, for people who've never tried it before, frying it up crispy and serving with an orange or peanut sauce is an easy way to test the water. I prefer mine baked til crispy and served with a nice spicy szechuan sauce. :)
  • rbiss
    rbiss Posts: 422 Member
    I hate tofu. No matter what I do to it, I have just never been a fan. I do bean burgers and 3 grain tempeh. If your not a fan but still want the protein, you can add silken tofu to a smoothie.

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