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Title: tofu
Post by: Valerie1979 on August 29, 2010, 05:54:03 pm
i'm not a vegetarian but like tofu.  it's been a long time since I've had it (my hubby is NOT excited to try it)
I bought some firm tofu at the store --

anyone have good recipes?
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: amyrouse on August 29, 2010, 06:17:09 pm
I have cubed tofu, breaded it, and fried it.  Its good served with white rice and soy sauce.

I also really enjoy doing sloppy joes with tofu.  The trick is to marinate it.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: AmyTrivitt on August 29, 2010, 07:17:26 pm
MMMM I love tofu, Google recipes with tofu. I know PETA has on their site recipes with pictures.
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: Graeth on August 29, 2010, 07:37:51 pm
Grew up on the stuff, still use it.
So damned versatile. And I'm no a  vegetarian, but still love the stuff, so that has nothing to do with it.
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: kamikarin on August 30, 2010, 05:37:24 am
I love tofu especially with soy sauce in a hot summer's day.
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: dreamyxo on August 30, 2010, 09:41:35 am
When I lived in Taiwan I ate a lot of tofu (or dofu as it's pronounced in Chinese).  I liked mapo dofu.  Here's a link to the recipe http://appetiteforchina.com/recipes/mapo-doufu-mapo-tofu.  They have vegetarian versions also here's one http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/19467/vegetarian-ma-po-tofu

Another tofu dish I loved was douha it's a desert like a soup. In the winter you serve it warm during the summers it's served cold.  Here's an easy recipe http://www.ehow.com/how_5043923_make-silken-tofu-ginger-syrup.html.  I made it before but it didn't taste as good as the kind I had in Taiwan but it was ok.

The last recipe is also a desert recipe.  They also sell the mix in Asian grocery stores.  It's called almond tofu it doesn't actually have tofu but it looks like tofu so that's what they call it.  Here's a recipe you can make yourself.  http://www.healthy-chinese-recipe.com/almond-tofu.html  
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: Valerie1979 on August 30, 2010, 04:56:37 pm
thanks everyone.... :)  I know there are so many options.... would love to find a way for my whole family to enjoy it!
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: imac887 on August 30, 2010, 05:32:26 pm
Ugh, my sister is a vegetarian and forced me to try it. Never again :(
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: Valerie1979 on August 30, 2010, 06:04:47 pm
Ugh, my sister is a vegetarian and forced me to try it. Never again :(

there are so many types -- don't give up .... try it again!
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: jusu on August 31, 2010, 07:00:53 am
Tofu simply scares me. I've tried to try it and I just cannot do it. Maybe I'll try to google it and find a recipe I might like.
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: cakestripe on September 01, 2010, 07:02:47 am
Ooo, I can't have any soy.  :angry7:
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: Cuppycake on September 01, 2010, 07:06:59 am
You can try www.allrecipes.com I don't eat it but I get ALL of my recipes from there.
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: candyterrius on September 01, 2010, 05:32:05 pm
I found this tofu cheesecake recipe and thought it was a great one to try. I like this one because it does not require you to bake!  :thumbsup:  :P

http://www.monkeysee.com/play/10373-how-to-make-a-no-bake-tofu-lemon-cheesecake
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: makedoughonline on September 01, 2010, 06:22:58 pm
Tufo is good
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: Valerie1979 on September 03, 2010, 06:35:09 pm
Ooo, I can't have any soy.  :angry7:

are you allergic to soy?
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: luvh8tragedy87 on September 04, 2010, 04:50:40 pm
I had some tofu in those Amy's organic dinners and I really liked it. I haven't had it with anything else though. I'm sure there's lots of good receipes online.
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: mrisha on September 04, 2010, 04:53:56 pm
I have never tried Tofu and have never wanted to eat the stuff.  I am told it can be  used in a variety of ways-not sure about that.
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: kellie90 on September 05, 2010, 03:52:21 am
Never tried it but I am curious about it.
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: karenkpc on September 05, 2010, 05:29:38 am
candyterrius...that cheesecake...God bless you  ;D I am TOTALLY going after that one. 
I am lactose intolerant with a myriad of food allergies.  I do use tofu for lots of things.  I have seen chocolate tofu once, but haven't found it again in the stores; I do want to give that a go. 

here's my next experiment with tofu as a ricotta substitute.  I miss lasagna and calzones dreadfully.  http://www.food.com/recipe/tofu-lasagna-filling-ricotta-substitute-96935 (http://www.food.com/recipe/tofu-lasagna-filling-ricotta-substitute-96935)
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: kareena77 on September 05, 2010, 07:59:48 am
I love tofu.You can make a tofu burger or fry it.
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: jmtalboo on September 05, 2010, 08:32:32 am
If you happen to bd's Mongolian Grill near your house try one of their recipes with the tofu.
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: candyterrius on September 08, 2010, 03:53:53 pm
candyterrius...that cheesecake...God bless you  ;D I am TOTALLY going after that one. 
I am lactose intolerant with a myriad of food allergies.  I do use tofu for lots of things.  I have seen chocolate tofu once, but haven't found it again in the stores; I do want to give that a go. 

You’re very welcome, karenkpc.  :) I’m glad to share the link here for everyone.  :heart: Tofu is very versatile. It can be steamed, baked, or make into smoothies. It is very high in calcium and protein and a wonderful substitute for eggs too.  :peace: 
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: tzs on September 08, 2010, 08:30:10 pm
Everytime my husband buys tofu, It ends up blowing up in the refridgerator, because he never cooks it ontime, that's pretty funny, 'cause I can't stand the stuff! :angry7: :BangHead: :wave:
Title: Re: tofu
Post by: Valerie1979 on September 10, 2010, 06:27:40 pm
Everytime my husband buys tofu, It ends up blowing up in the refridgerator, because he never cooks it ontime, that's pretty funny, 'cause I can't stand the stuff! :angry7: :BangHead: :wave:
it has a pretty long time usually before it expires right?
Why does he buy it and not cook it?