Question:
What is Tofu and where can i find it ?

   — christina B. (posted on September 16, 2003)

September 16, 2003
Tofu is vegetable protein (bean curd, I think). You can get it in all kinds of forms, at the grocery store. You can buy tofu in plain squares and cook it up, or there are many, many foods now that look like something else but are actually made of tofu (tofu burgers, aka "veggie" burgers, tofu cheese, tofu yogurt, tofu lasagna, etc.). Some of those products don't really taste much like their namesakes, but once in awhile, you can find a good one.
   — Suzy C.

September 16, 2003
Tofu is a bean curd substance. There are several varieties of the "blocks". Silky, firm, extra firm, etc. It's flavorless for the most part and will take on the flavor of whatever you put with it. It can make everything from breakfast foods (Tofu Scramble) to desserts like custard or flan. You can find it at most grocery stores, useually by the salad makings and other vegetarian items that need to be refrigerated. The other poster mentioned "veggie" burgers, most veggie burgers are made of grains or wheat gluten and not tofu. You can find cookbooks that cater to tofu cooking. One of my favorite tofu dishes is called "braised stuffed tofu" it has a sweet/spicy tomato sauce and the tofue is stuffed with misc stir fried vegatables. It's all put together and baked. It's quite delicious.
   — Beverly M.

September 16, 2003
Tofu is cheese that is made with soy milk instead of dairy milk. However, it doesn't melt, is kind of squishy, and is a great 'chameleon' food. Any large grocery store will have it, in several varieties. It also feels really good in a new pouch. Use recipies designed for tofu until you get used to it, and if you make something you don't like don't give up on it. Tofu is good stuff. Good Luck to you!
   — Cara F.

September 16, 2003
Check out tofu.com, should help you out and it has recipes.
   — TLLessor