To fu - or not To fu (Cauldron Organic Tofu)

Member Name: flutel

Product:	Cauldron Organic Tofu
Date:	28/05/09 (17 review reads)
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Advantages: Unique texture and versatility - can buy this in supermarkets

Disadvantages: Bland?

Tofu - this is a vegan staple always in my fridge.


You can get tofu in different forms - and they are all quite different:


Plain - good for putting in flavoursome things as it absorbs flavour.

Smoked tofu - very tasty - I could eat this from the packet

Silken tofu - splodgy custardy sort - excellent for vegan quiches and cheesecakes



It is what they called at school 'a first class protein' . Now, I think this means all amino acids are present. It is, fair to say a high protein food.



I don't like to get too hung up on protein because the fact is that most people eat too much protein.. We're all a bit protein bonkers - is there enough protein in it etc. To synthesise protein, the body needs to use calcium. Too much protein = too much calcium usage = calcium deficiency= problems like arthritis. We can keep popping those calcium tablets but too much protein is definately a problem.



So veggies actually don't have a problem with protein despite what some people might like to beleive - especially with products like tofu around.




This particular tofu is quite hard to get out of the fiddly, plastic packet. The best method is to chop into it with scissors over the sink and then drain the cloudy water off. Then you can slip it out and wash it. The tofu is quite dense and heavy but there is not that much of it; I can use it for 3 people for one meal no problem.


Handy Recipie
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An easy way to cook tofu is to chop it in slices, sprinkle liberally with lemon juice, salt and black pepper, leave to soak for about 20 mins (don't bother too much if it is less) and then dip in wholemeal flour and fry on both sides til golden. Squirt a bit more lemon juice on at serving Serve with peas/salad/chips. It is like a sort of pretend fried fish.



Now there is no excuse for anyone to say they don't know what to do with it. Tofu takes on flavour - it has none of its own so you can make it taste like fish or chicken if you want to. I can't remember what that stuff tastes like anyway.



For a truly healthy diet, people should be eating much less meat. Another interesting fact is that the country with the highest tofu consumption has the lowest incidence of breast cancer (Japan).


Buy some and try some.

Summary: A great food once you get used to it