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Tofu (also known as bean curd) is a food product derived from soy beans.
Tofu is made is made by taking soy milk and coagulating it until it is thick. The resulting tofu is then squeezed and pressed into neat jelly-like blocks.
What are the uses of tofu? Tofu is most commonly-used in East Asian and South East Asian cuisine, for example in the traditional dishes of Japan, Korea, and China.
Tofu has a very subtle taste which makes it great for use in both sweet and savoury dishes. It is also extremely versatile which means it can be pan-fried, deep-fried, used in broths, soups and even in certain deserts.
It is thought that tofu first originated in Ancient China, and that it spread across the continent at the same time that Buddhism was exported from China.
What are the benefits of eating tofu? Tofu is often mentioned as part of a group of food known as 'superfoods'. This is because of the highly beneficial dietary properties that tofu boasts, which include the following:
Tasty tofu dishes Because of its versatility and subtle taste, tofu makes a great addition to a variety of Asian dishes.
Some example you could try include
Tofu is made is made by taking soy milk and coagulating it until it is thick. The resulting tofu is then squeezed and pressed into neat jelly-like blocks.
What are the uses of tofu? Tofu is most commonly-used in East Asian and South East Asian cuisine, for example in the traditional dishes of Japan, Korea, and China.
Tofu has a very subtle taste which makes it great for use in both sweet and savoury dishes. It is also extremely versatile which means it can be pan-fried, deep-fried, used in broths, soups and even in certain deserts.
It is thought that tofu first originated in Ancient China, and that it spread across the continent at the same time that Buddhism was exported from China.
What are the benefits of eating tofu? Tofu is often mentioned as part of a group of food known as 'superfoods'. This is because of the highly beneficial dietary properties that tofu boasts, which include the following:
- Low in calories
- High in protein
- Low in fat
- High in iron
- Contains significant calcium and magnesium
Tasty tofu dishes Because of its versatility and subtle taste, tofu makes a great addition to a variety of Asian dishes.
Some example you could try include
- Agadashi tofu- is one of my favourite ways of eating tofu and is really easy to make. Simply cut up your tofu into cubes, dust it with potato starch and deep fry the cubes until the coating turns a crispy, golden texture. You then serve the tofu in a broth made of dashi, mirin rice wine, and soy sauce. Chopped spring onion and dried bonito flakes are usually added as a garnish.
- Tofu curry- is another idea I really like. Tofu is often used in place of meat products to give a dish a vegetarian twist. For a curry dish, I would recommend crumbling up the tofu into smaller pieces rather than serving it in cubes or blocks.
- Miso soup- is a traditional soy-based broth served as an accompaniment to a meal in Japan. The recipe involves a broth made from dashi and miso paste. You then add small cubes of tofu, loose wakame (a type of seaweed) and chopped spring onion to the mix.
