Tofu is a bean curd. The peculiarity of tofu is that, being absolutely bland, it easily absorbs the taste and aroma of other products. Whether a tofu dish is spicy, sweet or spicy depends on the culinary delights and the imagination of the person preparing it.
Instructions
Step 1
The leading place in the preparation of tofu is taken by seasonings, which give the curd any aroma and taste. Add, for example, onions, garlic and adjika and you won't guess that the main ingredient in the dish is tofu.
Step 2
Bake, simmer, salt tofu, use it as a filling for dumplings, pies and pancakes. Smoke the product and it will take on the aroma and flavor of ham. It can also be eaten as cottage cheese or cheese, mixed with jam, sugar and raisins. Use bean curd to make sandwich spreads, cheese cakes and curd cakes. It is added to dishes in an amount of 40 to 80% of other products.
Step 3
In the East, everyone calls tofu boneless meat. This is the eastern analogue of our cottage cheese, only not from cow milk, but from soy milk. And because tofu comes from a vegetable source, it can be used in lean and vegetarian dishes. Europeans got acquainted with this product precisely in that period of the 20th century, when the ideas of vegetarianism and a healthy lifestyle were at the peak of popularity.
Step 4
Soy contains proteins that are identical to those of animal origin. It surpasses eggs, fish, beef in terms of the content of high-grade, easily digestible proteins. Soy is as nutritious as beef and chicken and is completely harmless. When broken down, animal protein in human blood raises cholesterol levels, soy protein regulates it, reducing the risk of developing heart and vascular diseases. In addition, soy protein stabilizes kidney function in diabetes, helps dissolve gallstones, and enhances immunity. However, do not forget that soy is not a complete substitute for meat foods.
Step 5
To make stuffed tofu from fried cubes, core and fill with minced pork or vegetable. If you add tofu to minced meat, the cutlets from it will become juicy, their calorie content will decrease. By combining bean curd with tuna or vegetables and grinding everything in a blender, you can get delicious pates.
