/ck/ - Food & Cooking

>>4814993
>because my nutritionist suggested i try it.
uhhhhhh

hes at it again!

>>4814995
For protein.

Im not a vegetarian im just really lazy and mostly eat saltine crackers and baby carrots, when i remember to eat something.

>>4815000
oh dear. Is tofu some sort of /ck/ meme? Is it going to be impossible to get advice here? ;_;

>>4814993
Soybeans have estrogen-mimicking compounds
Your nutritionist is a jew

Mapo tofu.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvQg6Q4jAQY

More conventionally, it's alright in stir fries. It's pretty tasteless, used for bulking a meal out, like quorn.

>>4815006
Does that mean it will turn me into the little girl?

>>4815011
No, just Goldberg's little fag minion that'll never reproduce and continue the white race

>>4815014
Doesn't seem to affect Chinese people.

>>4815008
This.

Or just press the water out, marinade for 20 minutes and fry.

>>4815011
The amounts and affects are trivial, but it's a point frequently emphasized in any 4chan-style discussion about tofu or vegetarianism. OP, I'd slice half a package into 0.5" slices, cut the slices into squares or triangles, about 2" on a side, then sautee them in oil. Leave them be until one side is yellow or golden brown, then flip. Then use them in a stir-fry or many asian dishes where you'd normally use chicken, or in a pasta sauce. You could also cut tofu into small cubes and add it to some ramen, with some vegetables or whatever else you normally add. (The Extra Firm variety you got is a good choice for this...softer tofu can fall apart a bit, and it seems like Americans new to tofu often dislike the texture of soft tofu).

>>4815018
Because China's such a wonderful place to be, isn't it?

>>4815028
Parts of it are, just like any large country it's diverse.

>>4815032
And controlled by an oppressive communist government

>>4815035
As opposed to being controlled by an oppressive democratic republic government?

>>4814993

Do you care about being athletic? No? Then you can probably eat it just fine.

If you care about being fit or athletic, then tofu (and soy in general) is a poor source of protein if you're looking to use it as a regular source.

>>4815006
You have to eat a ton of it to have estrogen-like effects.
Also there's a lot of studies that these compounds are actually good for men in certain ways - like lowering incidence of prostate cancer.
To say soy is either entirely good for a man, or bad, is really an oversimplification.

>>4815038
America's in the process of becoming communist anyway, that doesn't count

>>4815006
>>4815006
You have to eat a ton of it to have estrogen-like effects.
Also there's a lot of studies showing that these compounds are actually good for men in certain ways - like lowering incidence of prostate cancer.
To say soy is either entirely good for a man, or bad, is really an oversimplification.

>>4815042
>>4815044

>>4815044
But they put soy in fucking everything
Literally everything

>>4814993

As >>4815008 stated, mapo tofu is good.
There's a variety of soups you can make with it, but miso soup is simple.
You can definitely fry it and make agedashi tofu or just eat it pan fried with some oyster sauce.
There's also a video on youtube that shows you how to make tofu cheesecake if you're feeling adventurous enough.

Just nuke some egg whites into a patty if you're that fucking lazy and retarded to feed yourself regularly.

>>4815039
Right so to go into more detail. Im type 1 diabetic, and if i dont have a reasonable amount of protein every day my blood sugar can drop. When im eating something that already has it, like pizza or some chicken or whatever, that's fine. But sometimes i just eat some non-protein containing soup for a meal, and as i said, a lot of the time ill just grab some crackers or carrots if i feel hungry. The result is some days i get no protein at all.

So this was recommended to me as something i could add to my soup to make it have some protein. Of course i could just eat some cheese or something but that would change the flavor a lot, i thought it would be worth trying this.

Thing is im obsessive, so since i got some i kind of wanted to experience it fully, and not just cut some and drop it into soup, im sort of afraid i wont like it if i dont have a good first experience with it. Unless /ck/ recommends that... i dont know, thats the point of this thread. I dont know how to into tofu.

It's just overpriced garbage. Veggies, legumes, red meat, gizzards, etc. have any nutrients tofu has for much cheaper.

Also, you have to suck a lot of cocks to get a taste for it. Right up your alley OP.

>>4815050
The few cases where a man had something like secondary sexual characteristics develop, he was drinking like 4 quarts of soy milk per day.

If you're worried about this happenening, stick to fermented style soy foods like natto, miso, soy sauce or tempeh, as the fermentation process destroys the estrogen like plant compounds.

For fucks sake what the shitting fuck cocks.

Im probably not even going to be interested enough to buy anymore i just thought id try it and i came to /ck/ for advice on how to not fuck up and you have to start arguing over fucking tofu i mean ITS A VERY BORING FOOD WHY DO YOU HAVE SUCH A PASSIONS OVER CONFLICT INVOLVING SOY CHEESE?

Estrogen fucking who gived a damn is it not manly enough to eat some tofu am i supposed to cut a vagina in it and fuck it instead is that what you want me to do /ck/? IS EXTRA FIRM FIRM ENOUGH TO HOLD UP TO REPEATED THRUSTS OR WILL I MAKE A MESS SEE I DONT KNOW HOW TOFU WORKS THATS WHY IM ASKING YOU

>>4815066
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punctuation

>>4815066
I'm just telling you, don't listen to your nutritionist, he's probably of jewish heritage

>>4815072
go back to /pol/ with your "HEHE I CALLED SOMEONE A JEW" shit

>>4815076
Don't believe his lies

Just saying

>>4815079
Yeah it's a big conspiracy. The nasty hooknoses want all the goyim men to be complacent, fat and girly with mantits so they can overtake the small bit of the world they're not yet in charge of. Thank you for opening my eyes to this.

>>4814993
Here's what I do. Freeze and then thaw it. The texture is a little chewier after that. Drain it then marinade in whatever you like. I'm a fan of soy sauce and something spicy. Slice or dice and cook up with something else, like thin slices of beef from the same marinade and some veggies, then serve over rice.

http://youtu.be/-w4wQtYVl7k

IT'S NOT SMOOTH, MANG!

>>4815072
Rule 3.

>>4815086
Pretty much, yes

>>4815099
>being this retarded

The /pol/ jew thing is like MLP. At first it was troll, then a bunch of dumbfucks actually took it seriously.

>>4815107
Discrimination and fanciful beliefs about Jewish conspiracies originated on 4chan?

>>4815114
No, the 4chan meme version.

>>4815107
>thinking I actually believe this shit
>getting this mad

Hot and sour soup. Love this stuff. I make a slight variation on pic related.

>>4815002
>Im not a vegetarian im just really lazy and mostly eat saltine crackers and baby carrots, when i remember to eat something.
>sees a nutritionist
uhhhhh

Anyway, make veggie dip from soft tofu.

>>4815116

In that case you're just hammering unfunny memes into the ground, which is almost worse.

>>4815054

if, >>4815026, is anything to go by, then the soup thing is the right idea.

>>4815054

Why not switch to whole wheat crackers instead? Even better, multigrain? There's some pretty fancy crackers out there much better than saltines and pretty good for protein

Pic is what I used to eat from time to time. Good, simple ingredients

>>4815162
seems like a nice simple recipe. I'm tempted to give it a shot

OP, make mabo tofu. Throw it into stir fries (firm) and most soups (silken). Marinate in dressing or teriyaki sauce, cook in a pan, and eat on salad or as one of your plate components. Freeze and crumble, cook in Mexican seasonings, and put in enchiladas or burritos.

Note that freezing makes the tofu very spongy which is good if you're going to marinate it.

Also be sure to press it completely to draw out the water and allow the seasonings to flavor it better.

I cook it with rice. Saltless.

Best meal ever.

mycoprotein here, tofu is a soggy faggot.

>>4815051
Mapo is godly, but it's actually quite difficult to prepare right. There's also Korean soontofu which is also difficult to prepare. But I advise you to try both of these dishes at restaurants to get over your tofu is gross phase.

Tofu is not a meat substitute, but it can be used as a meat alternative. The same way chicken isn't a beef substitute, but an alternative.

For simple tofu dish, I just slice some up, dry it, pan fry until golden and top with oyster sauce and chopped scallions.

>>marinating tofu
For the record, this doesn't work well and Asians don't do it as a result.
Just accompany it with a strong sauce. I'd throw it into chilli or curries at the end to provide a counter to the heat. But you're safe to just toss it into broth and by extension soup, asian style.
Also op is a fag

>>4814993
Ok My GF has me eating this stuff twice a week, and I like the way she makes it.
What you need.
Firm tofu cut in to four slices, then frozen.
Thaw the tofu then place in a marinade made from 2Tbs of Cheery vinegar, 2Tbs of worcester sauce, and a dash of Tabasco to taste.
1 cup flour, two eggs.
Lightly dust tofu in flour, then gently roll in beaten eggs.
Pan fry till gold brown.

does anyone have good tofu recipes?

>>4815044
>Also there's a lot of studies showing that these compounds are actually good for men in certain ways - like lowering incidence of prostate cancer.
While having the tradeoff of making you grow tits.

>>4816392
I got some.
Sweet and Spicy Tofu Nuggets
Ingredients:
1 block firm or extra firm tofu, cubed 3 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp maple syrup3 tbsp barbecue sauce 2 tbsp ketchup 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp hot sauce
In a baking dish, whisk together all ingredients and add tofu, coating well. Marinate at least one hour. Bake at 375 degreed for 35 minutes, tossing occasionally to bake tofu evenly.

>>4816392
Another one:
Ingredients,
1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, preferably water-packed

Preparation
Preheat grill.
Whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture for basting.
Drain and rinse tofu; pat dry. Cut the block crosswise into eight 1/2-inch-thick slices and place in a shallow glass dish. Add remaining marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 8 hours.
I like it on a Greek salad.

>>4816392
Ingredients
3 tablespoons pine nuts 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 14- to 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu 3 tablespoons boiling water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

preparation
Toast pine nuts (see Tip); set aside to cool. Mix paprika, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drain tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Cut crosswise into 8 slices, 1/2 inch thick. Dredge the tofu liberally with the spice mixture, coating all sides. Mix boiling water, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; swirl to coat the bottom. Add tofu and cook on one side until brown and crusty, 4 to 5 minutes; flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the honey mixture to the pan (it will bubble up and evaporate very quickly) and shake to coat the tofu. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the toasted pine nuts.
I like to serve with sauteed greens.

hot green peppers, not jalepenos, maybe serrano or chili peppers
coarsely chop, add soy sauce, sesame, chopped scallions
throw in some sesame oil
red pepper flakes to taste
tablespoon of sugar or corn syrup
throw in tofu
reduce until the sauce mixture turns into a syrup
enjoy your tofu

Do you understand difference between Silken (kinugoshi) tofu and Firm (momen) tofu?

Silken tofu.

>>4815054

Oh, soup? Yes.

I'd probably recommend soft or medium tofu though- the firm / extra firm stuff has more of a springy mouthfeel and a stronger taste. I personally don't care for it.

Cut some of the soft kind into cubes and drop it in your soup at the end of cooking. Tastes and feels almost exactly like noodles.

>>4814993
Mapo Tofu

>>4818074
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