By now, most people have heard and probably tasted tofu at some point in their lives. It¡¯s everywhere, and it¡¯s a popular meat alternative for vegetarians and weight conscious people. But that was at a restaurant, or at some one else¡¯s house, right? Now you¡¯re hosting a dinner party, and you are looking for the perfect vegetarian alternative to turkey, and are at a stand still; where are you going to learn how to cook tofu?
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Tofu is an excellent source of calcium, protein, potassium, iron, and even has a generous helping of fiber. It is low in sodium and saturated fat and is cholesterol-free making it heart healthy. These qualities and the versatile nature of tofu make it popular, especially among vegetarian chefs.
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Tofu is one of the quickest main courses you could decide to cook. Prep time is generally very fast, due to the fact that you don¡¯t have to pull the skin off, like you do with a chicken, butterfly the breasts, or thaw it for ten hours like you do with a turkey. Tofu is also more porous than meat, therefore it absorbs seasonings and marinades a lot faster, cutting your prep time in half, and because it isn¡¯t a real meat, it cooks a lot faster too!
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Where to Start
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When you are thinking about how to cook tofu, recognize the versatility of the product. You can either season it just right, and pop it in the oven for an amazing substitute for a turkey dinner, or you can add the ingredients of your choice and make almost anything that would normally involve meat. Many ethnic dishes like Japanese, Mexican, Indian, and even Moroccan involve tofu, and can be a fun place to start when learning how to cook tofu. There are also quick and easy lunch ideas with only two ingredients, like tofu and barbeque sauce, baked in the oven to make a barbeque sandwich.
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Learning how to cook tofu is easier than ever with all of the resources available today. The trickiest part of learning how to cook tofu is picking out which recipe to try first! You can grab a tofu recipe book, or look up a great recipe online. Do not let learning how to cook tofu intimidate you. It may be out of your comfort zone, but it¡¯s just like trying any other recipe, it takes a little getting used to, but eventually, you¡¯ll be able to venture off and add your own seasonings allowing the recipe to take on new form and become more of your family¡¯s favorite.
