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Posted by: Ben Higgins May 11 2012, 09:37 AM

Does anybody eat Tofu ?

I bought some the other day and don't really know what to do with it. Does anybody have some good recipes (simple, I'm a guitarist remember !) ?



I know you can eat it straight from the packet, or cook it up. Was thinking of frying it...

I also tried some Quinoa yesterday.. it was quite dull so if anybody has some good ideas for that too... ?

Posted by: Nihilist1 May 11 2012, 10:42 AM

You should PM me. I have EVERYTHING you could possibly need. I am a Vegan and a cook by trade, soo......

Posted by: Ben Higgins May 11 2012, 11:06 AM

Haha, yes this video was foremost in my mind.. CUT THE TOFU !!

Thank you.. I just tried frying it and didn't really feel it. I think the stuff would probably work better if it could absorb some flavours. On its own it tastes like a less tasty egg white, mixed with paper !

Posted by: Gitarrero May 11 2012, 01:20 PM

Tofu never really worked for me, as it has no flavour. I think you have to put it into a spicy hot sauce for at least 24 hours, then cook it in some way. What a good thing that we have our own GMC chef now!

Posted by: Nihilist1 May 11 2012, 01:24 PM

Try consuming it in soup. It really absorbs every flavour.

Also try looking for Yve's Ground tofu. It is a great substitute for ground meat in any situation.

Posted by: carminemarotta May 11 2012, 02:25 PM

Tofu? Quinoa?

Someone hacked Ben account at GMC and is posting using his name.

Posted by: WeePee May 11 2012, 03:38 PM

Put it in marinade. (oil, sweetchili, lime, fresh coriander, s&p and soy)

Then roll it in breadcrumbs and almond pieces and deep fry it.

Eat it with rise and warm coleslaw (Sweetchili, chili, curry, saffron, coconutmilk, s&s - heat all these in a pot)




I really don't like tofu but as an cook I have to sometimes do meals from it.

Posted by: Ben Higgins May 11 2012, 04:17 PM

Yeah ! Normally it would be Pies ! Pizza ! Meat !



Wow, that's way beyond me at this stage !!

Posted by: Dieterle May 11 2012, 05:51 PM

I sometimes eat it,
you can mix with onions garlic pepper or what ever vegetable you like , than olive oil, spices you like and fresh herbs
and than roast it like a burger or what ever you like .

And some cream cheese or sheep cheese taste good too - just mix it !

Dieter

Posted by: Ben Higgins May 11 2012, 06:37 PM

Until Cosmin mentioned it recently, I had never heard of sheep cheese !

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 11 2012, 06:47 PM

What's Tofu??

Posted by: Ben Higgins May 11 2012, 06:51 PM

Strange white stuff, usually used as a substitute for meat. Very high in protein !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofu

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 11 2012, 07:15 PM

Ah ok! Thanks! Maybe I ate it once when an ex-girlfriend become vegetarian...

Posted by: Dieterle May 11 2012, 08:18 PM

Though take cheap cheese !

Posted by: SpaseMoonkey May 11 2012, 10:49 PM

Ben! Just cut that square into a circle, fry it up, and dip it in liquid sugar.. Yeah I went there!

I've had it from a local Japanese Restaurant, they fry it with onions in a teriyaki sauce, its so good!

Posted by: SirJamsalot May 11 2012, 11:35 PM

cut it thin like a cheese slice, then put it onto a bun, place a 1/2 pound burger with bacon and cheese, lettuce and ... forget the tomato - tomatos suck. But yah, pour ketchup on it, and the tofu will kindof go unnoticed, but you'll get all the nutrients it has to offer, while tasting great!

Posted by: Bossie May 12 2012, 04:09 AM

maybe you could make some tofu donuts...

Posted by: Alex Feather May 12 2012, 07:22 AM

I like Tofu! It's cool! It will taste like anything you will cook it with!

Posted by: Ben Higgins May 12 2012, 09:22 AM

Hahaha

TO-NUTS !

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 12 2012, 01:36 PM

SHEEP CHEESE!!! Guess what I AM HAVING RIGHT NOW??

Ben, I have no experience with Tofu, my friend, but hey, one does learn all his/ her life, right?

Here's my input -> http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/tofu-recipes.php

Posted by: Ben Higgins May 12 2012, 03:20 PM

Thanks C-Man.. I'm not a very adventurous cook so we'll have to see what I'm capable of

Posted by: kklee100 May 12 2012, 03:22 PM

Eat Tofu with miso soup. Japanese always eat it in this way. It is easy , simple and very delicious!!

http://japanesefood.about.com/od/misosoup/r/misosouptofu.htm

Posted by: Ben Higgins May 12 2012, 03:27 PM

That looks good. Nihilist was also telling me about Miso soup. I'd never heard of it before.

Yesterday, I said that I tried frying tofu and having it with 2 fried eggs and some ham. I ended up leaving loads of tofu on a plate all day until I could decide what to do with it.

In the evening I heated up some chicken flavour ready noodles and broke the tofu up into small pieces and left it in the bowl. Poured the noodles onto it and added a dollop of soft, spreadable cheese into the mix. It kind of worked.. it disguised the taste of the tofu enough and I didn't have to waste it.

Posted by: PosterBoy May 12 2012, 04:25 PM

I'd try stuffing it with cheese and then wrapping it in bacon

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 14 2012, 10:16 AM

So, Ben, what's the status on the Tofu recipes man?

Posted by: Ben Higgins May 14 2012, 10:22 AM

Well, I was supposed to use the Tofu up in 3 days but there's a big block left in the fridge.. I should probably throw it out.....