abneyangel ([info]abneyangel) wrote,
@ 2007-04-12 23:10:00
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This is for the vegetarians....
Please do tell me about the powers of tofu.


How does it not suck?

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Tofu is good, yo!
[info]katecrust
2007-04-13 06:25 am UTC (link)
1) It absorbs he flavor of whatever you put it with! For me, this means lots and lots of garlic.

2) It is versatile. It can be stir fried with lots of oil (so it doesn't stick to your pan) or deep fried for the yummiest thing EVER (I don't have a deep fryer but I pay good money for restaurants to deep fry tofu for me.)

3) There is a secret to making it have a more meaty texture. You freeze it, then thaw it out (naturally or by microwave), then squeeze out the extra moisture. Viola! Meaty texture so ral that even your cat won't know the difference. Yum!

4) It's good for you! Easy block of protein, plus it supposedly lowers your cholesterol. Who knew?

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Re: Tofu is good, yo!
[info]abneyangel
2007-04-13 06:54 am UTC (link)
i need the recipes

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[info]mistress_gwen
2007-04-13 07:21 am UTC (link)
If I could cook, I would provide recipes. All I can tell you is that, when someone who CAN cook uses it, tofu is awesome. Also, inexplicably, it seems it makes excellent coconut-flavoured deserts. I was both horrified and elated at this discovery.

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[info]abneyangel
2007-04-13 05:27 pm UTC (link)
ew, that is just weird

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[info]mistress_gwen
2007-04-13 11:37 pm UTC (link)
It's funny: today at work the boss brought in tofu cheesecake. Actually pretty good.

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[info]dawnchylde
2007-04-13 01:53 pm UTC (link)
mmmm. Ginger Tofu vegetable stir fry... No, I haven't figured out how to cook it yet., But I have tried a few times, and failed.

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[info]abneyangel
2007-04-13 05:28 pm UTC (link)
i'm afraid of tofu...

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[info]thingunderthest
2007-04-13 02:38 pm UTC (link)
You might be able to trade the tofu in for a rack of ribs at the barbecue, like when the police take in handguns. That wouldn't suck.

Sorry.

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[info]abneyangel
2007-04-13 05:31 pm UTC (link)
actually thats not a bad idea, my dog would think it was a much better idea

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[info]thingunderthest
2007-04-13 05:40 pm UTC (link)
I'll have to send you a note when the next Carnivoraton occurs.

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[info]oaksong
2007-04-13 03:25 pm UTC (link)
I agree with the above, it's yummy frozen or deep-fried. It's also good baked into a pumpkin pie. I'll see if I can dig up the recipe we use...

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[info]abneyangel
2007-04-13 05:32 pm UTC (link)
I've seen pie recipes with tofu before...never tried it though.

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[info]oaksong
2007-04-15 01:43 pm UTC (link)
My fiance's mom, who usually hates tofu, liked the pumpkin pie. Here's the recipe, if you want to give it a try:


* Exported from MasterCook *

Tofu Pumpkin Pie II

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:10
Categories : *Pies Christmas
Desserts Holiday
Pies Vegan

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
16 ounces pumpkin puree -- (one can)
1/4 cup barley malt
1/4 cup turbinado sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
12 ounces tofu -- (one package)

crust
2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
1/4 cup melted margarine -- (or other vegan buttery substance)

Preheat oven to 425 F.

Combine crust ingredients, and press into a 9 inch pie pan.

Process tofu in blender until smooth.

Cream together the pumpkin and sugars.

Add salt, spice, and tofu, mix thoroughly.

Pour mixture into crust and bake for 15 minutes.

Lower heat to 350 F and bake for another 40 minutes.

Chill and serve.

Yield:
"1 pie"
Start to Finish Time:
"60:00"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 282 Calories; 11g Fat (34.1% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 42g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 406mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : for extra zing, add pices of candied ginger to the pumpkin batter.

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[info]abneyangel
2007-04-16 08:43 pm UTC (link)
ooh thanks so much!!!

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[info]asenova
2007-04-13 07:24 pm UTC (link)
I like tofu now. It's deffinitely an acquired taste. First time I tasted it I thought I will throw up :p

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[info]desar
2007-04-13 07:29 pm UTC (link)
Tofu is good when it is used a by-product for something in my opinion. I really like Bocca products (especially the veggie breakfast links) http://www.bocaburger.com I had hardcore meat eaters try the links and tell me it's not bad.

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[info]abneyangel
2007-04-16 08:45 pm UTC (link)
yeah, I've tried those before...not for a long time though...i should try again

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[info]corvida
2007-04-14 01:48 am UTC (link)
Quickie Too, in Tacoma is why. Voted one of the top ten vegan restaurants in America by some froofroo mag. The decor is ghetto, but the food is awesome.

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[info]robynbright
2007-05-08 06:54 pm UTC (link)
I mix in tofu cubes with my chicken in Asian dishes- i sneak it into spaghetti sauce too :-)
also I mix yves "veggie ground beef " in with real ground beef-(started half and half and have cut down to mostly down to veggie beef)for things like tacos- - the husband and kidlets don't even notice!

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