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01/04/2007 02:28:02 AM · #51 |
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01/04/2007 10:22:14 AM · #52 |
Well, Judi, my thread is longer... ;-P
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01/04/2007 10:38:30 AM · #53 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Tofu Burger
1/10th oz Tofu
1/2 pound ground beef, grilled so dripping red in center
Bun
Tomato
Mustard
Mayo
Lettuce
MMM, eatin' healthy is awesome! |
You forgot a fat slice of onion and a piece of cheese (any kind is good with me) ... I'll also take spicy deli mustard over the yellow kind! |
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01/04/2007 03:16:56 PM · #54 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Well, Judi, my thread is longer... ;-P |
Not anymore. It seems Tofu is just not on the menu! Feed the man meat!
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01/04/2007 03:40:26 PM · #55 |
People who don't like tofu have (a) never tried it or (b) have never had it prepared properly.
Most pad thai? That stuff you thought was egg? Probably actually tofu.
Miso soup? Hot and sour soup? Tofuuuuu!!!!!
A taiwanese noodle house I go to sometimes serves tofu jerky as an appetizer, and it's pretty good, too.
FWIW, I'm a meat lover, too, but have a definite appreciation for really good tofu dishes. Especially the chocolate mousse. ;-)
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01/04/2007 03:54:02 PM · #56 |
Originally posted by NstiG8tr:
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
Originally posted by NstiG8tr:
WTF exactly is tofu?? |
It's soy protein, basically. Bean curd. Tofu has very little flavor on its own, but needs to be cooked with sauces or marinades, as it picks up the flavor of the sauces it's cooked with.
On its own, it's quite bland, but prepared properly, it can be quite tasty.
~Terry |
Hmm. I'm more in favor of the trans-fatty acid, artery cloggin type stuff until my doctor says otherwise. |
By the time your doctor will be able to say otherwise for sure it will probably be too late.
Here's a handy technique for meat-eaters who find tofu a bland, mushy substitute for meat:
Take a typical tub of firm tofu in water and put it in the freezer overnight. Once it's frozen into a solid block, let it defrost.
You can now take the slabs of tofu and gently squeeze out most of the water -- it will have a texture and behavior somewhat similar to a kitchen sponge.
It can now be cut into chunks or strips for pasta or stir-fry dishes, or torn into smaller bits as a substitute for shredded chicken, for example in a chicken salad recipe. It becomes much more meat-like than typical tofu.
It will absorb large amounts of sauce if given the chance; be careful when you bite into it, as the center can still be quite a bit hotter than the outside! |
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01/04/2007 04:10:59 PM · #57 |
Wow, what lengths some people go to make complicated recipes that include tofu.
We often have tofu as accompaniment to dinner. The usual way I prepare it is:
Cut tofu into smaller blocks
Grate fresh ginger and put on top of block
Add a little soy sauce
Sprinkle on some katsuoboshi ("shaved fish")
Enjoy. It is possible to eat with chopsticks, you know.
The ginger is really good for keeping colds away.
(For those of you who don't know, I live in Japan.) |
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01/04/2007 04:12:03 PM · #58 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
it will have a texture and behavior somewhat similar to a kitchen sponge. |
I was with you right up to this point...
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01/04/2007 04:12:35 PM · #59 |
This sound delicious! I would suggest one change though:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Tofu Tacos
INGREDIENTS
* 1 (16 ounce) package garden herb tofu, crumbled
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 2 teaspoons chili powder
* 1/4 teaspoon paprika
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 lime, juiced
* 1/2 cup tomato sauce
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 10 medium taco shells, heated
* 2 cups shredded lettuce
* 2 tomatoes, chopped
* 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* 1/4 cup salsa
DIRECTIONS
1. Over a medium heat fry the tofu, oil, garlic and onion in a large skillet for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, lime juice and tomato sauce to the skillet and stir. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Spoon mixture in a serving bowl.
2. Spoon the tofu mixture into taco shells. Top the mixture with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, Cheddar cheese and salsa. |
REVISED DIRECTIONS
1a. Take tofu out of package, place directly in toilet, flush...flush...use plunger if needed...ok good. Replace used tofu with equal portions ground beef throughout rest of recipe.
1b. Over a medium heat fry the tofu (ground beef), oil, garlic and onion in a large skillet for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, lime juice and tomato sauce to the skillet and stir. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Spoon mixture in a serving bowl.
2. Spoon the tofu (ground beef) mixture into taco shells. Top the mixture with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, Cheddar cheese and salsa.
3. Call plumber to fix problem caused when flushing tofu down toilet. |
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01/04/2007 04:14:51 PM · #60 |
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01/04/2007 04:18:42 PM · #61 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
Originally posted by GeneralE:
it will have a texture and behavior somewhat similar to a kitchen sponge. |
I was with you right up to this point... |
I knew you would ... : )
It has substantially less tensile strength than the typical cellulose sponge though -- sprinkle on some Ajax and try to clean the sink and it will still fall apart. |
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