Easy Tofu Cookbook
50 Unique and Easy Tofu Recipes
By
Chef Maggie Chow
Copyright 2015 by Saxonberg Associates
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Published by
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About the Author.
Maggie Chow is the author and creator of your favorite Easy Cookbooks and The Effortless Chef Series . Maggie is a lover of all things related to food. Maggie loves nothing more than finding new recipes, trying them out, and then making them her own, by adding or removing ingredients, tweaking cooking times, and anything to make the recipe not only taste better, but be easier to cook!
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Introduction
Welcome to The Effortless Chef Series ! Thank you for taking the time to download the Easy Tofu Cookbook . Come take a journey with me into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all my cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply.
In this book we focus on Tofu. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the taste of the dishes is quite amazing.
So will you join me in an adventure of simple cooking? If the answer is yes (and I hope it is) please consult the table of contents to find the dishes you are most interested in. Once you are ready jump right in and start cooking.
Chef Maggie Chow
Table of Contents
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Common Abbreviations
cup(s) | C. |
tablespoon | tbsp |
teaspoon | tsp |
ounce | oz. |
pound | lb |
*All units used are standard American measurements
Chapter 1: All About Tofu
The Chinese Origins of Tofu and Its Mysterious Nature
Tofu is as Chinese as Chinese New Year. Meaning it is very Chinese.
What we know, for a fact, is that Tofu originated in China.
Tofu is savored all over China and also many parts of South East Asia.
Tofu production is extremely ancient and was very popular in China during the early dynasties. But we DO NOT know its EXACT origins.
There are many folktales about the origin of Tofu production but none have been proven.
Sadly tofu is like many other culinary classics like cheese and butter. Staple foods we take for granted, but do not know their origins.
So when you eat tofu, or you eat cheese, or use some butter, remember the following fact:
To this day, we have no real historical understanding of their exact origins or who came up with their production techniques!
Overall, tofu is one of the most versatile non-meat protein sources in the grocery store.
It is also one of the most nutritious low calorie options for anyone who cares about making every calorie of their food count.
A Nutritional Powerhouse
Tofu has 8 essential amino acids and a ton of protein.
In fact, according to the FDA 25 grams of tofu, daily, can possibly lower your risk for heart disease.
Tofu also contains absolutely no cholesterol!
Again, tofu contains absolutely no cholesterol.
There arent many foods which have no cholesterol, but tofu is one.
Therefore, if you happen to have high cholesterol consider replacing the meat in some of your meals with tofu.
One serving of tofu is about half of a cup or 4.5 ounces.
Eating this exact amount of tofu will provide: 20% of your daily protein needs, 43% of your calcium needs, and 36% of the iron your body needs each day.
Can you see why tofu is one of healthiest foods you can consume? It contains no cholesterol, hardly any fat, and very minimal calories. Yet it still delivers the nutrients!
Keeping Your Tofu As Fresh As Possible
Tofu will last about 2 to 3 months if frozen.
If you open the package and expose the tofu to air it, will last only for a day or so if you do not change the water.
If you change the water surrounding the tofu daily, it will last for 3 to 4 days, while refrigerated.
It is very important to note this fact:
Do not let your uncooked tofu sit exposed to air. Always refrigerate it. If you buy large amounts of tofu, keep them frozen in the freezer.
Frozen tofu is good for up to 3 months (which is a long time).
Once you open a pack of tofu and thaw it be ready to cook it within a few hours!
Soft and Firm. What This Means, and Why it Matters
When buying tofu there will almost always be two choices: soft and firm.
The difference between the choices relates to the amount of water that has been removed before the tofu was packed.
Soft tofu lends itself best for applications where it would be crumbled.
Such as over a salad.
The firm type of tofu is good for being cut, sliced, and diced. Firm tofu is best for stir frying, baking, pan frying, and deep frying.
The Tofu Secret and Its Infinite Tastes
Have you ever wondered why tofu is always full of water? Well the reason for this is due to the nature of the proteins which make up the tofu.
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