Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu!
If there is ever a reason to eat tofu, here it is, chocolate pie. Diane -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Dani Pagador via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 4:34 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Dani Pagador Subject: Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu! When I was going to summer camp as a kid, the Seventh-Day Adventist cook, a whiz in the kitchen, made a mud pie with firm tofu in it, blended with whatever chocolate filling she used. Tofu can be plain and bland-tasting if you cut some off the slab and have a taste. But it's an amazing chameleon, taking on the flavors of what it gets cooked with. I lost the recipe for the pie, so am sorry I can't send it. But that absulutely fabulous pie is one of my favorite memories about the camp. More Later, Dani On 8/9/20, Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Japanese even make desserts from tofu pudding varieties with flavored > syrup and fruit mixed in if memory serves. > > On Mon, 27 Jul 2020, Linda S. via Cookinginthedark wrote: > >> Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:15:50 >> From: Linda S. via Cookinginthedark >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> Cc: Linda S. >> Subject: Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu! >> >> Hi Debbie: >> >> >> When my husband claimed that he was a vegetarian, I used to use this >> tofu in a stir-fry. I would saute the garlic and onions in sesame >> oil, or if I didn't have that I would use just regular oil. Then I >> would add brocollie, green beans, peppers, etc. I also used to make >> it like scrambled eggs just mash it up. It's also good in miso soup. >> >> Good luck. It is tasteless if you don't add anything. >> >> Linda >> >> On 7/27/2020 3:44 PM, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark wrote: >> > So here's the thing. I really hate Tofu! I've tried it in >> > restaurants where, presumably, they know what they are doing. And >> > to me, it always tasted like cardboard. >> > >> > But Walmart messed up our order and I ended up with two large >> > containers of extra-firm tofu. >> > >> > I tried to talk my husband in to feeding it to our dogs, but he >> > wants me to try cooking it and see if he likes it. >> > >> > What can you suggest I do with it that is simple, foolproof and >> > won't require another grocery order? Oh and that won't taste like cardboard! >> > >> > --Debee >> > >> > ___ >> > Cookinginthedark mailing list >> > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> ___ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> > > -- > > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu!
That recipe may turn up with an internet search, you're not the only one who enjoyed it and seventh day adventists I doubt hold their recipes as classified information. On Mon, 10 Aug 2020, Dani Pagador via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:34:01 > From: Dani Pagador via Cookinginthedark > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Dani Pagador > Subject: Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu! > > When I was going to summer camp as a kid, the Seventh-Day Adventist > cook, a whiz in the kitchen, made a mud pie with firm tofu in it, > blended with whatever chocolate filling she used. Tofu can be plain > and bland-tasting if you cut some off the slab and have a taste. But > it's an amazing chameleon, taking on the flavors of what it gets > cooked with. I lost the recipe for the pie, so am sorry I can't send > it. But that absulutely fabulous pie is one of my favorite memories > about the camp. > > More Later, > Dani > > > > On 8/9/20, Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Japanese even make desserts from tofu pudding varieties with flavored > > syrup and fruit mixed in if memory serves. > > > > On Mon, 27 Jul 2020, Linda S. via Cookinginthedark wrote: > > > >> Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:15:50 > >> From: Linda S. via Cookinginthedark > >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > >> Cc: Linda S. > >> Subject: Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu! > >> > >> Hi Debbie: > >> > >> > >> When my husband claimed that he was a vegetarian, I used to use this tofu > >> in a > >> stir-fry. I would saute the garlic and onions in sesame oil, or if I > >> didn't > >> have that I would use just regular oil. Then I would add brocollie, green > >> beans, peppers, etc. I also used to make it like scrambled eggs just mash > >> it > >> up. It's also good in miso soup. > >> > >> Good luck. It is tasteless if you don't add anything. > >> > >> Linda > >> > >> On 7/27/2020 3:44 PM, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark wrote: > >> > So here's the thing. I really hate Tofu! I've tried it in restaurants > >> > where, > >> > presumably, they know what they are doing. And to me, it always tasted > >> > like > >> > cardboard. > >> > > >> > But Walmart messed up our order and I ended up with two large containers > >> > of > >> > extra-firm tofu. > >> > > >> > I tried to talk my husband in to feeding it to our dogs, but he wants me > >> > to > >> > try cooking it and see if he likes it. > >> > > >> > What can you suggest I do with it that is simple, foolproof and won't > >> > require another grocery order? Oh and that won't taste like cardboard! > >> > > >> > --Debee > >> > > >> > ___ > >> > Cookinginthedark mailing list > >> > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > >> > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > >> ___ > >> Cookinginthedark mailing list > >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > >> > >> > > > > -- > > > > ___ > > Cookinginthedark mailing list > > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > -- ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu!
When I was going to summer camp as a kid, the Seventh-Day Adventist cook, a whiz in the kitchen, made a mud pie with firm tofu in it, blended with whatever chocolate filling she used. Tofu can be plain and bland-tasting if you cut some off the slab and have a taste. But it's an amazing chameleon, taking on the flavors of what it gets cooked with. I lost the recipe for the pie, so am sorry I can't send it. But that absulutely fabulous pie is one of my favorite memories about the camp. More Later, Dani On 8/9/20, Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Japanese even make desserts from tofu pudding varieties with flavored > syrup and fruit mixed in if memory serves. > > On Mon, 27 Jul 2020, Linda S. via Cookinginthedark wrote: > >> Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:15:50 >> From: Linda S. via Cookinginthedark >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> Cc: Linda S. >> Subject: Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu! >> >> Hi Debbie: >> >> >> When my husband claimed that he was a vegetarian, I used to use this tofu >> in a >> stir-fry. I would saute the garlic and onions in sesame oil, or if I >> didn't >> have that I would use just regular oil. Then I would add brocollie, green >> beans, peppers, etc. I also used to make it like scrambled eggs just mash >> it >> up. It's also good in miso soup. >> >> Good luck. It is tasteless if you don't add anything. >> >> Linda >> >> On 7/27/2020 3:44 PM, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark wrote: >> > So here's the thing. I really hate Tofu! I've tried it in restaurants >> > where, >> > presumably, they know what they are doing. And to me, it always tasted >> > like >> > cardboard. >> > >> > But Walmart messed up our order and I ended up with two large containers >> > of >> > extra-firm tofu. >> > >> > I tried to talk my husband in to feeding it to our dogs, but he wants me >> > to >> > try cooking it and see if he likes it. >> > >> > What can you suggest I do with it that is simple, foolproof and won't >> > require another grocery order? Oh and that won't taste like cardboard! >> > >> > --Debee >> > >> > ___ >> > Cookinginthedark mailing list >> > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> ___ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> > > -- > > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu!
Japanese even make desserts from tofu pudding varieties with flavored syrup and fruit mixed in if memory serves. On Mon, 27 Jul 2020, Linda S. via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:15:50 > From: Linda S. via Cookinginthedark > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Linda S. > Subject: Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu! > > Hi Debbie: > > > When my husband claimed that he was a vegetarian, I used to use this tofu in a > stir-fry. I would saute the garlic and onions in sesame oil, or if I didn't > have that I would use just regular oil. Then I would add brocollie, green > beans, peppers, etc. I also used to make it like scrambled eggs just mash it > up. It's also good in miso soup. > > Good luck. It is tasteless if you don't add anything. > > Linda > > On 7/27/2020 3:44 PM, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark wrote: > > So here's the thing. I really hate Tofu! I've tried it in restaurants where, > > presumably, they know what they are doing. And to me, it always tasted like > > cardboard. > > > > But Walmart messed up our order and I ended up with two large containers of > > extra-firm tofu. > > > > I tried to talk my husband in to feeding it to our dogs, but he wants me to > > try cooking it and see if he likes it. > > > > What can you suggest I do with it that is simple, foolproof and won't > > require another grocery order? Oh and that won't taste like cardboard! > > > > --Debee > > > > ___ > > Cookinginthedark mailing list > > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > -- ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu!
Tofu requires seasoning and that you cook it well. It is unhealthy for you if it is under-cooked. I haven’t made it in a long time, but here is what I used to do with it as a stir-fry. First I would wash off the brick under cold water for a minute. I always got the extra firm variety and I would slice the brick into byte-size cubes. then I would marinate it in terriachi sauce for several hours. In a large skillett, heat oil of your choice (enough to coat the pan without your food swimming in it). Then add in the cubed tofu and sauce. To that add some chopped onion & garlic. Also some cut up beggies that you like. I used to like broccoli, baby corn, snap peas. I would also add1 can of water chestnuts drained of all liquid. If there is a bag of some blend of veggies you like that’s fine in place of fresh. Let the entire concocktion simmer for about 20-25 minutes with a cover on the pan. Every so often, give the mixture a stir about the pan so the tofu cooks on all sides. If you like serve over/with rice. You could also add some soy sauce to it but that is very high sodium so go lightly with it. HTH. Eileen From: Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 6:44 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Deborah Armstrong Subject: [CnD] Help! Tofu! So here's the thing. I really hate Tofu! I've tried it in restaurants where, presumably, they know what they are doing. And to me, it always tasted like cardboard. But Walmart messed up our order and I ended up with two large containers of extra-firm tofu. I tried to talk my husband in to feeding it to our dogs, but he wants me to try cooking it and see if he likes it. What can you suggest I do with it that is simple, foolproof and won't require another grocery order? Oh and that won't taste like cardboard! --Debee ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu!
It seems to me if you don't like it you would want a bit of that cardboard taste. That way your husband won't like it either and you can forget about the stuff! I'm with you. I don't like it either. I tolerate it just to be polite but won't bother to cook and eat it on my own. It is ok not to like everything you come in contact with. Pamela Fairchild -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 6:45 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Deborah Armstrong Subject: [CnD] Help! Tofu! So here's the thing. I really hate Tofu! I've tried it in restaurants where, presumably, they know what they are doing. And to me, it always tasted like cardboard. But Walmart messed up our order and I ended up with two large containers of extra-firm tofu. I tried to talk my husband in to feeding it to our dogs, but he wants me to try cooking it and see if he likes it. What can you suggest I do with it that is simple, foolproof and won't require another grocery order? Oh and that won't taste like cardboard! --Debee ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu!
You can bake the tofu and have it turn out pretty crispy. You can marinate it in a sauce, the tastier the better. But first of all, you really need to drain it. The first thing you have to do is get the water off it. Cut into even shaped pieces. You need paper towels under it and over it. Press gently but firmly down on it to get the water out. This might need a thick layer of paper towels. I saw one recipe where they said to put it under a cutting board and then carefully put weights on it to squeeze the water out. Don't wind up with it breaking apart like what happens to me. You can marinate it in oil, soy sauce, maybe honey or brown sugar, or maybe use teriyaki sauce if you have it, but something sweet and sour is good. Tofu does not have much flavor, so the more you can give it the better. Marinate it for a while to soak in the flavors. Put in a 400 degree oven. I am not sure how long to bake it, maybe 20 minutes. You will need to take it out and turn it over and bake again. Sorry, I can't get to my recipes. But that is what I would do. Then if you don't like it, you can make your husband eat it all. I am sorry I don't have a recipe. I have some in my VarioUltra, but that device has an extremely dead battery right now. First, you have to get all the water out. Put it on a bunch of paper towels. Cover it with -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Simon Wong via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 6:04 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Simon Wong Subject: Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu! What if you put it in lets say like a pasta sauce as a example. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 27, 2020, at 6:55 PM, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > So here's the thing. I really hate Tofu! I've tried it in restaurants where, > presumably, they know what they are doing. And to me, it always tasted like > cardboard. > > But Walmart messed up our order and I ended up with two large containers of > extra-firm tofu. > > I tried to talk my husband in to feeding it to our dogs, but he wants me to > try cooking it and see if he likes it. > > What can you suggest I do with it that is simple, foolproof and won't require > another grocery order? Oh and that won't taste like cardboard! > > --Debee > > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu!
Hi Debbie: When my husband claimed that he was a vegetarian, I used to use this tofu in a stir-fry. I would saute the garlic and onions in sesame oil, or if I didn't have that I would use just regular oil. Then I would add brocollie, green beans, peppers, etc. I also used to make it like scrambled eggs just mash it up. It's also good in miso soup. Good luck. It is tasteless if you don't add anything. Linda On 7/27/2020 3:44 PM, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark wrote: So here's the thing. I really hate Tofu! I've tried it in restaurants where, presumably, they know what they are doing. And to me, it always tasted like cardboard. But Walmart messed up our order and I ended up with two large containers of extra-firm tofu. I tried to talk my husband in to feeding it to our dogs, but he wants me to try cooking it and see if he likes it. What can you suggest I do with it that is simple, foolproof and won't require another grocery order? Oh and that won't taste like cardboard! --Debee ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Help! Tofu!
What if you put it in lets say like a pasta sauce as a example. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 27, 2020, at 6:55 PM, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > So here's the thing. I really hate Tofu! I've tried it in restaurants where, > presumably, they know what they are doing. And to me, it always tasted like > cardboard. > > But Walmart messed up our order and I ended up with two large containers of > extra-firm tofu. > > I tried to talk my husband in to feeding it to our dogs, but he wants me to > try cooking it and see if he likes it. > > What can you suggest I do with it that is simple, foolproof and won't require > another grocery order? Oh and that won't taste like cardboard! > > --Debee > > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Help! Tofu!
So here's the thing. I really hate Tofu! I've tried it in restaurants where, presumably, they know what they are doing. And to me, it always tasted like cardboard. But Walmart messed up our order and I ended up with two large containers of extra-firm tofu. I tried to talk my husband in to feeding it to our dogs, but he wants me to try cooking it and see if he likes it. What can you suggest I do with it that is simple, foolproof and won't require another grocery order? Oh and that won't taste like cardboard! --Debee ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
