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Author: Pam 220/189/140
Date: 07-25-03 05:05
Does anyone here use tofu and if you do,,how do you use it? I've always been confused about how you get a thing that looks like a piece of soap taste like something like burger or chili or whatever....
Pam
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Author: Marie clair 134/128/120
Date: 07-25-03 05:15
i personally dislike tofu. we have something over here not sure if you can getin the US Quorn it is a vegetarian meat sub. Is it really low in fat and it has a simular texture to meat.
MC
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Author: Jessica
Date: 07-25-03 05:30
I also dilike tofu.I have tried it several times in different recipes and it never tastes good to me.I have tried to make a stir fry,a smoothie,cheesecake,and a hot grilled "openface"type sandwich.If anyone does have a recipe that is good,I'd like to know,tofu is supposed to be soo good for you.
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Author: Anne S.185/159/125
Date: 07-25-03 05:37
wish I could help. I've run into the same prob. Doesn't ever taste quite right, plus it can go bad really quickly and I just don't eat it enough to eat it quickly enough to avoid that. My mother in law fixes it great in stir fry but I can never get it right. Maybe I'll ask her how she does it.
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Author: Barb
Date: 07-25-03 08:08
I eat low carb and made a fantastic Macafoni and Cheese recipe with tofu instead of pasta. I am not kidding at all when I say it takes just like the real thing. Tofu itself is flavorless so it works best with spices and strong flavors because it absorbs those tastes.
I use skim milk instead of cream and 2% cheese instead of whole cheese to bring the fat and calorie content down some.
Ingredients:
1 lb. tofu, firm - well-drained
2 cups cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper - to taste
onion and garlic - to taste
nutmeg - to taste
dry mustard - to taste
cayenne - to taste
Use the firmest tofu you can find, preferably "cotton" tofu, as opposed to silken which is usually used for desserts. Drain well and press out extra moisture (usually not necessary with firm tofu). Also, use as sharp a cheese as you can, because tofu is bland, and be generous with the seasonings (use a mix per your taste from those shown above as "to taste".)
Combine eggs, cream, and cheese. Dice or push tofu slices through a french fry cutter. Stir into the cheese mixture. Season as desired. Place in greased casserole (or small individual casseroles) or spread on greased pie plate (there's more top that way.) Optional: top with additional cheese.
Bake at 375°F for 30-45 minutes until golden brown and slightly crunchy on top. (It holds very well in a warm oven.)
Serves 4. After fiber (1.3 gr) there are 2.6 grams carbs per serving.
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Author: MNMichelle
Date: 07-25-03 10:13
With the cream, eggs and cheese, however, it does not sound low-fat, low calorie!?!
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Author: Jessica
Date: 07-25-03 13:53
I agree,definately not "diet" food.I guess if you are a low carber you can eat it.I myself am not ,so that's out the window. Thanks anyway Barb!
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