What does Tofu taste like?

[qclabrat]

The making of tofu starts with making soy milk from soybeans, then you culture it in similar ways that you do regular milk to make cheese, curds, yogurt, etc... It has less oil and fat content and typically tends to be drier and have less taste the cultured milk products but Qclabrat's example of cottage cheese is a pretty good comparison. My wife often uses it in Asian recipes, I'm not crazy about it, but I don't dislike it.

I do enjoy these tofu dessert products we buy sometimes and they are probably a good place to try tofu for the first time.

yep, if you like flan or custards, these are good low calorie alternative
Just compare and make sure it's not made with too many preservatives.
I live near NYC so I'll go in from time to time to get the fresh versions made daily. so good

we used to make our own soy milk with the kids were babies and the doctor suggested options when help with their eczema. I'd like to learn to make tofu at home some day.

 

[qclabrat]

what would you recommend to people that like mixed salads and stir fry veggies?

I don't usually eat soy products with a salad, but these look pretty good

https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/food/vegetarian-chicken-dinners/

For stir fries my favorites are what are called "Buddhist dishes" and you don't have to practice the religion to try it, and it's usually also low in salt so even better

http://www.tastehongkong.com/recipe...-rolls-a-traditional-chinese-vegetarian-dish/

http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/buddhist-vegetarian-stew-lo-han-jai/

 

[Mucky_Waters]

Oh my if it's still healthy after all them added flavors, I'm sold!

Don't wana rain on your parade, but there is a lot of controversy surrounding soy products, especially for women.
Here is a youtube video that goes into it a bit. But don't use this guy as a sole authority, he repeatedly refers to Round Up as a "pesticide" which it is not. However, he correctly stresses that fermented soy products (like Natto, Tempeh and Miso) are generally healthier and safer (especially for women) than plain soy products or cultured soy products like tofu.

 

[qclabrat]

also there's some studies which show excessive intake of soy products can lead to "manboobs"
but if I recall correctly, it's a lot, like 3 times a day as a staple. So like anything, moderation

 

[Gemma]

I don't usually eat soy products with a salad, but these look pretty good

https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/food/vegetarian-chicken-dinners/

For stir fries my favorites are what are called "Buddhist dishes" and you don't have to practice the religion to try it, and it's usually also low in salt so even better

http://www.tastehongkong.com/recipe...-rolls-a-traditional-chinese-vegetarian-dish/

http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/buddhist-vegetarian-stew-lo-han-jai/

looks good enough to try, thanks!

 

[JamieB]

Try it. But like they were talking about health stuff, soy produces a chemical similar to estrogen, your body treats it like that. So moderation, and watch to see if it effects you. I’ve seen articles about menopausal women eating it to help treat the symptoms. Same for soy milk. I’d say find a recipe you think looks good, with good directions. Try it, if you don’t like it, try a different one. Dairy is a good protein, so are beans, and if you eat them, eggs. The gross thing about eggs, it’s a natural biproduct of the chickens reproductive cycle; like a period, but not gross or messy! If you object to how store bought eggs may be raised, buy from a local who lets theirs free range. Home grown is so much better. Darker yolks, better flavor. And try duck eggs if you can. They have less water in them, so they need to be cooked on a lower temp, with a little water added once the bottom firms up. Amazing to bake with though! Lovely rich cakes!

 

[mgmine]

Not sure if anyone who ever ate it is still alive.

 

[HARO]

can you guys tell me what it tastes like?

Styrofoam!
John

 

[Mucky_Waters]

Styrofoam!
John

Hmmmm? Have you actually tried all the flavors?
Vanilla, Strawberry and Blueberry.

 

[Lisak1]

The gross thing about eggs, it’s a natural biproduct of the chickens reproductive cycle

I don't know what that's any grosser than eating the fully grown animal. They all start somewhere!

 

[JamieB]

I can’t help comparing it to a period. Sorry, I’m a medic, nothing is sacred!

 

[HARO]

Reminds me of an incident in my grandfather's favourite bar. Seems a gentleman walked in one day and asked the bartender if there was anything to eat. The bartender told him they had beef tongue sandwiches. The man replied: "How can you eat something that comes out of some animal's MOUTH? Can you fry me up an egg instead?"
John

 

[Lisak1]

I can’t help comparing it to a period.

But it's not - it's the ovum. A period is the result when there's no fertilized egg. A bird egg - of any kind - can be either fertilized or not. They lay both kinds!

 

[HARO]

But it's not - it's the ovum. A period is the result when there's no fertilized egg. A bird egg - of any kind - can be either fertilized or not. They lay both kinds!

So.... it's a chicken fetus.
John

 

[Lisak1]

it's a chicken fetus.

Well, it if was fertilized it would be... eventually.