I am new to tofu. How do you eat it? Plain, cooked, Are just how?

Answer 1

Tofu This versatile food is remarkably nutritious, supplying complete protein and important minerals.
Choose tofu according to how you plan to use it. Delicate "silken" tofu can be simmered briefly, but it works best when pureed, in a shake, sauce, or dip. Regular and extra-firm tofu can be sliced, cubed, or crumbled.

Minced Chicken on Tofu

100g minced chicken
1 packet silken tofu
1 tbsp soya bean oil (or vegetable oil)
1 tsp young ginger, minced
1 tbsp salted soya beans
1tsp sugar
1 tsp Chinese cooking wine
Spring onion and chilli to garnish

1. Marinate minced chicken with salted soya beans, sugar and Chinese cooking wine
2. Blanch silken tofu in hot water for 30 seconds and drain.
3. Heat up the wok with soya oil and add chopped ginger to stir fry till fragrant.
4. Add minced chicken and fry quickly over high heat for 1 minute.
5. Remove from fire and place minced chicken on the tofu. Garnish with spring onions and chopped chilli.

Grilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Cut 1lb. firm tofu into eight 1/2-inch-thick triangles. Marinate for 1 hour in 2 tbsp. soy sauce, 2 tbsp. orange juice concentrate, and 1 tbsp. brown sugar. Grill or broil until browned. Puree 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp. peanut butter, 1/2 tsp. brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp. ground ginger. Sprinkle tofu with sliced scallions; serve with the sauce.

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Good luck!

Answer 2

I think that tofu is delicious. I like to press it between 2 plates for 10-20 minutes (weight the top plate down with a can of tomatoes), then I cut the block into 1/2-1" slices and marinate for a few moments in tamari and a dash of maple syrup and some garlic and then bake slowly (375ish) until it dries out a bit and becomes firm. I add the end product to sandwiches and stir fries and even just snack on it plain. Tofu rocks.

Answer 3

Korean Tofu is my favorite

Korean-Style Tofu
Serves 4

2 blocks firm tofu, drained, 350 grams each`
vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1 Tbsp. Splenda
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
1 Tbsp. hot red bean paste, or to taste
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Preheat the broiler. Cut the tofu into ½-inch slices. Lightly brushed a rimmed baking sheet(s) with vegetable oil, place the tofu in a single layer on the sheet(s) and lightly brush the top with oil. Broil, as close to the heat as possible until the tofu is lightly browned. Turn over and brown on the other side.

Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, Splenda, garlic, sesame seeds and hot bean paste. Heat the soy mixture to a boil in a large pan over medium heat. Gently add the tofu in a single layer. Turn down to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, spooning the mixture over the top of the tofu. Sprinkle with the green onions and serve.

Total Carbohydrates: 25.6

Total Carbohydrates Minus Fiber: 16.3

Carbohydrates per Serving: 6.4

Carbohydrates per Serving minus Fiber: 4.1

Answer 4

Tofu is made from soya milk and it is delicious. Tofu can be steam, put in soups, eaten cold with soya sauce and wasabi, fried in oil,braised or cook in claypot with vegetables,meat, and seafood. The Japanese eat it raw with sauces to go with it. Most tofu can be bought in supermarkets and easy to find. A simple recipe using tofu. Minced tender chicken breast meat in one cupful--season with little salt and pepper.Put the ingredient in a nice,porceline medium soup plate.. Tofu in the small container--squashed it lightly with a fork and add 2 beaten eggs over it. Stir and pour the content into the medium soup plate of minced chicken meat. Mix all ingredients.lightly and gently, with a fork. Steam the whole soup plate of ingredients in a hot steamer for 10 minutes.Please used porceline plate--not plastic plate !!! Use fork to poke into the cooked ingredient to check if the food is cooked. Garnish with a sprig of celery or parsley leaves. Served with cooked white rice. For One serving only. You can eat this side dish with other dishes like fried vegetables,sweet and sour fish.

Answer 5

WOAAHHAHHAHHAHAHH!!!!! tofu is edible!?!?!?!?!!?! Seriously. You don't eat tofu. There are recipies that have tofu in it (dont try them) you can eat raw tofu (dont try it) and you can cook tofu (NEVER try that!) IF you are a vegitarian, eat veggies and pasta, tofu isnt good for you. IF not, dont eat tofu, eat meat!

Answer 6

I use it in my hot and sour soup. I can't say it's good because you can't really taste it. But it's my favorite recipe. It's from epicurious.com.

Answer 7

Miso Soup.

Good and good for ya'.

Answer 8

try it as an ingredients in cheese cake...yummy