3 Ways To Cook Tofu That Doesn’t Suck
Tofu is one of the most popular products on the vegetarian and vegan diet because of its high protein, but it can be tough to fix well.
Learn To Cook Tofu That Doesn’t Suck
By Edgy Veg
What is Tofu?
Tofu is a plant-based food whose main ingredient is soymilk; tofu is one of the most popular products on the vegetarian and vegan diet because of its high protein. It is the result off a process in which soymilk is compressed, reduced, boiled and then sifted; tofu is presented as a block that resembles a type of Vegan/vegetarian cheese.
Despite its physical similarity to cheese, it is important to note that soybean cheese differs in many ways from tofu food, especially in terms of taste and composition. Tofu, or doufu, as the Chinese call it, began centuries ago in China. Manufacturing was first recorded during the Han Dynasty (between 206 BC and 220 AD) about 2,000 years ago. Some say it was discovered by a Chinese cook who accidentally curdled soymilk when he added nigari algae.
It took hundreds of years before Japan got in on the action. When the Japanese started making soy curds, they called them “tofu” as we do in America today. The Creation and consumption of Tofu have continued to advance throughout Asia over the years. The spread of tofu corresponded to the spread of Buddhism as it is a common source of protein in the vegetarian diet of East Asian Buddhism.
Different Types of Tofu
Tofu can be prepared in countless ways for consumption, which one of its different forms the Tofu change in texture and taste:
Smoked Tofu
Smoked tofu maintains the properties of common tofu and varies only in its higher concentration of protein and minerals. However, nutritionists have explained that smoking may be associated with the use of salts (sodium chloride, sodium nitrite) and benzopyrene compounds present in the smoke. “They can hurt health when consumed in excess. Therefore, it is recommended to limit consumption for a few occasions,”, warns the nutritionist.
Firm Tofu
The firm, like smoked tofu, is also very protein-focused and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Very versatile, it can be baked, grilled, marinated, fried, or diced for use in soups, vegan bacon, for instance.
Soft Tofu Unlike firmer, soft soy cheese has less protein concentration because it carries more water in its preparation. Ideally, its use is more common in the preparation of mousses, creams, pastes, mayonnaise, or even raw and accompanied by soy sauce and salads. One of our favorite Vegan Chefs on the internet shows us three different ways of cooking this wonderful plant-based food.
These vegan tofu dishes are leveled up three fun and delicious ways; basic marinated tofu you can eat raw, baked, fried or air fried; Crispy tofu cubes that can be baked fried or air fried and a super yummy vegan sweet and sour tofu recipe to top your stir-fries! All three vegan tofu recipes are the perfect vegan dinner idea for friends and family.
Tofu Recipes:
Tofu Marinade 2/3 cup apple cider or white wine vinegar 1 cup tamari or soy sauce 1/3 cup water One block firm or extra-firm tofu, cut into cubes
Crispy Tofu Coating: 1 cup nutritional yeast, ground in a spice grinder or blender 1/2 cup wheat germ, ground in a spice grinder or blender 1 tbsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp sea salt
Sweet & Sour Tofu Sauce 1 cup pineapple juice 2/3 cup coconut sugar 1/3 cup rice vinegar 3 tbsp ketchup 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce Cornstarch Slurry: 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
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