I dont like it because it has the consistancy of eggs and I am allergic to eggs so it makes me sick.
2007-11-23 09:17:33 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Of course it's ok I have the same thing just try to eat a lot of beans and nuts so you can still get the protein and stuff
2007-11-23 09:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of ways to prepare tofu so that it doesn't have the consistency of eggs. Experiment a little. Here's one way.
Cut up the tofu into small cubes. Heat some oil in a skillet. When the oil's hot drop lower the flame to medium and add the tofu pieces. Turn the heat up again. Stir the tofu around while it cooks to a nice golden brown. Remove from the skillet and drain on some brown paper or paper towels. You can use this instead of meat in your favorite spaghetti sauce. Tofu takes ont he flavor of anything it's cooked with. The smaller the pieces, the less likely it is that you'll get that eggy consistency.
Also, there's no rule that vegetarians have to like tofu. You can get soy protein from many other sources.
2007-11-23 17:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by Richard B 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are no "rules" to being a vegetarian. You should eat what makes you feel good & not worry about the foods that you don't like. There are other ways that you can prepare tofu however. You can buy the firm type of tofu (it's the only kind I like) and give that a try. The fun thing about being vegetarian is that you can be creative with your food. Don't let boundaries or labels hold you back!
2007-11-23 17:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by luckynluv001 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have been vegetarian for 21 years and I have only recently begun eating tofu with any regularity (I used to be OK with small, well-hidden amounts.) I decided to try cooking with it for myself and have found that, when I have some control over the texture/moistness, I can make it pretty darned good. But, I managed 20+ years as a vegetarian who didn't like tofu, so it's possible. There are plenty of other foods you can eat.
2007-11-23 23:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As someone else said, you can try different types of tofu. I like the extra firm type - it's not smooth and gelatenous like the softer kinds, and to me it doesn't mimic the consistency of eggs at all. You can also freeze the firm or extra firm, then thaw and drain the water, to get a "meatier" consistency.
2007-11-23 17:46:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe there is a set rule that a vegetarian has to like tofu or anything else. Eat what you like..take care..
2007-11-23 17:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by oramac 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm suprized people like tofu regardless if they eat meat or not. I find it to be a choke it down type of food and if i had to choose between eating meat or tofu i'd eat meat
2007-11-23 20:50:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, it's not like you're committing a crime or anything. Besides your allergic to eggs and you're trying to protect your health. Just remember to get your proteins from other products. GOOD LUCK (^-^)
2007-11-23 17:28:40 · answer #8 · answered by Ms. Smarty a.k.a Pokégirl♥ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's perfectly fine. You just need to make sure that you are getting a source of protien elsewhere. Try drinking protein shakes with water, if you find the right one they can be pretty tasty.
2007-11-23 17:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's ok to not like things. My brother doesn't like chocolate, my dad doesn't like coconut, I despise avocado; but we're not shunted to one side for it.
So many people have allergies these days you shouldn't feel bad about being allergic to what many veggies use as a substitute.
2007-11-23 17:29:40 · answer #10 · answered by Helen B 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lol I'm a vegan and I've never even had tofu.
2007-11-23 18:03:51 · answer #11 · answered by b 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋