What kind of food is tofu?

Answer 1

Well when you buy the block if you just want a simple snack, you cut the tofu into cubes and you put soy sauce over it and enjoy. If its for a main dish, you can add it to a traditional stir fry. Or you can have it with beef and vegetables. Chicken is also a good choice. If you need more ideas, just Google tofu!

Answer 2

2 tbsp. oil

3 tbsp. soy sauce

2 tbsp. wine vinegar

1/2 c. water

2 tbsp. dried oregano

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Pepper

1 lb. super firm tofu, sliced 1/2 inch thick In a shallow bowl or baking pan, combine all ingredients except tofu. Mix well. Add tofu, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 4-5 hours. Turn tofu slices several times while marinating. Preheat broiler. Lightly oil a shallow baking pan. Remove tofu slices from marinade and place on prepared pan in a single layer. Broil, turning several times, until desired crispness is reached. While tofu is cooking, heat marinade in a small saucepan. Serve with tofu. 6 Japanese eggplants, cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch slices

1 large onion, sliced

1 head garlic left whole

1 12 ounce tub tofu, sliced - 3 grams fat per 4 ounce serving

I put all this onto a big sheet of foil, eliminates clean-up doncha

know. I sprinkled some lemon pepper on the tofu slices.

I baked all this in a 400F oven for about 40 minutes, everything looked

well roasted by then.

I boiled 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti

added all the veggies, including the garlic, squeezed out

Dress with about 1 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes and 1/3 cup

tarragon wine vinegar.

Answer 3

U can use tofu in just about anything! :)

-Try serving fried tofu with pasta and steamed veggies, with a little tomato sauce and parmesan cheese!

-Or: Serve baked tofu with rice or quinoa, baked squash and steamed veggies, or salad

-Or Even: Combine fried tofu or baked tofu with roasted or sautéed veggies and salsa in a wrap

-Also: Add fried tofu to a grain based pilaf, or veggie stew

-Lastly: Fried tofu is delicious on a bun with mayo, lettuce & tomato

(Store baked tofu in a container in the fridge for Sandwiches)

For more ideas go to a recipe website like allrecipes.com, or any food company's (kraft,etc.) site!! Happy cooking

Answer 4

Tofu is made from soybeans and is known for its ability to soak up new flavours. It is a very good source of protein and is used extensively by vegetarians. It is very easy to cook with and some basic recipes include tofu nuggets, tofu and spinach cannelloni and tofu kebabs.

Answer 5

If you are allergic to dairy products, but you want to make a cake that needs milk, you can use tofu instead and it tastes just as good! (my friend does this)

Answer 6

Tofu is made from soy beans, so it could be classified as a processed vegetable food. It is high in protein, so it also can be classified as a protein food.

Answer 7

Protein and vitamins.