Everyone says it does... But I just want to know some opinions of people who actually tried it before, give information like if you ate it cooked, and with what.
Or maybe what your family or friends thought. =)
2006-07-12 11:53:54 · 28 answers · asked by Crystal 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Tofu really doesnt have a taste to it!
2006-07-12 11:56:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tofu has a subtle flavour that you have to become acustomed to. Because the flavour is so mild, it is easily manipulated through marinades and flavour enhancers to take on a different flavour. This makes it very versatile in many different dishes.
More so than the flavour, I think some people get turnned off by the texture. Go for a firm tofu if you plan to cube it into a recipe. Remember to treat it like chicken though, using it while it is fresh, rinsing it before eating, and cleaning up afterwards!
2006-07-13 09:14:19 · answer #2 · answered by dvanbeus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tofu absorbs the flavor of what's around it. It doesn't really have it's own flavor. I personally like it, but those coming off meat have to adjust. Personally I love the Niagari tofu. It's really firm and is GREAT to fry and doesn't fall apart like other tofu when you cook it. You can buy it baked, smoked, water packed, silken, regular, any firmness from soft to extra firm. It's a great thing.
Just be prepared for a completely different than meat. Don't expect it to be something it's not.
2006-07-13 23:27:13 · answer #3 · answered by Quicksilver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOPE!!!! When I converted into a vegetarian I thought it tasted so nasty but then I ate more an more and now I'm looking at the meat like eww. * You definitely have to cook the tofu right and with certain ingredients or it won't taste right!*! Some people who say it taste bad haven't even tasted it before! Like I know how to cook tofu well and made some tofu scramble and served it to a meat eater and they were like mmmmmmmmm this tastes good! Spike and Vege-Sal. To make it taste good season it to your delight!
2006-07-13 02:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by KewlieD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to eat tofu all the time. I prefer tempeh, but anyway.
It is rather flavorless, and absorbs the flavor of whatever you cook with it. It's also healthy for ya.
The best way to cook it; pan fry with garlic and some pinches of cumin, curry, tumeric, some salt, and a splash of lemon juice. it in oil until the sides are golden brown. Top it with your favorite sauce and rice, maybe some chopped almonds or sunflower seeds. You can also cook it with greens like spinach or chard.
It's good if you cook it right. If you don't, it's mediocre at best. Make sure you get FIRM or EXTRA FIRM tofu (it usually comes in water), NOT silken tofu that comes in the little air tight packages. Silken tofu is really mushy and is used for liquid recipes and baking.
2006-07-12 20:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by emm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like most people have already mentioned, tofu doesn't have much flavor on it's own, but if you serve it right, it's really good. My brother loves meat, but I've made a few things with firm tofu (skewers) and silken tofu (dips, potato toppings) that he's actually liked. It takes a little skill and an open mind to appreciate it.
2006-07-12 22:06:20 · answer #6 · answered by She 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tofu is great because you can use in a vegetable stir fry or make a desert with it. It absorbs the flavor of what it's cooked with. Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds. Although pre-made soy milk may be used, most tofu producers begin with their own soy milk, which is produced by soaking, grinding, boiling, and straining dried (or, more rarely, fresh) soybeans.
2006-07-13 11:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by perfect.enemy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tofu is great! Tofu when cooked with something else (ie, beef, chicken etc.) takes on the flavor of the product. Therefore, you believe you are eating the product but technically you are eating tofu.
2006-07-12 18:57:45 · answer #8 · answered by robmarcy13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tofu does not really have a flavor. If it is plain, then it is bland. You can add spices to make it taste like different meats though. It doesn't taste the same, but its about as close as you can get.
2006-07-12 18:57:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tofu is pretty bland, actually. That's why it's best used in meals with many ingredients, such as stir frys, since it will usually mimic the flavors of what it is being cooked with. It's primary benefit (other than being healthy, of course) is adding texture to meals without adding meat.
2006-07-12 18:59:40 · answer #10 · answered by Christina D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raw tofu=ewww! But yes, if you do get it fried up in a tasty stir fry, you can't really tell the difference if it's chicken or not. Fried, sauteed tofu is SO yummy, and like the one post said...especially in Thai food!
2006-07-13 04:07:41 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋