Question:
I am looking for some creative ideas for the use of tofu as protein in my diet

I am tired of the same old protein and thought I might give tofu a whirl. Anyone have any great recipes or web sites on the subject?    — Virginia H. (posted on March 15, 2003)

March 15, 2003
Tofu is a really great food. It will pretty much (never exactly) taste like whatever...like for example...I cook my chicken in lot fat italian dressing...if you wanted the tofu to taste like that, you'd just cook it the same way. Basically, it takes on the flavor of whatever spices or seasoning you add. It does take a while to get used to...but once you do, its great. So pretty much you can add anything to it. You can add italian seasoning, garlic, or soy sauce...taco sauce, whatever...you can put cheese on it (if you can eat cheese)...
   — Renee B.

March 15, 2003
this is how i cooked tofu: 1. call local chinese takeout place 2. order hot and sour soup 3. request extra tofu 4. get in car and pick up :):):)
   — PATSY N.

March 15, 2003
Although I think Patsy Nelson has the best recipe for tofu, here is a link to a great site that has recipes for cooking tofu. http://www.tofu.com/recipes.html
   — Sharon L.

March 15, 2003
Virginia, I have only eaten tofu a few times, but have recently thought of using it more often as well for protein. One thing I made was tofu fingers. That way, it tastes alot like a chicken finger. Use egg and breadcrumbs to cover the tofu, then you can either fry it or bake it. I usually bake it for less fat, but you can fry them using a non-fat cooking spray. Tastes pretty yummy! :)
   — Lezlie Y.

March 15, 2003
My mother is a vegetarian who eats loads of tofu, and she gave me a great recipe for barbecue tofu which I just love. It's pretty simple. Cut the tofu into thin slices about the size of a chicken nugget (but remember, thin fryable slices). Sautee the slices in a pan sprayed with Pam (optional: add onions)until both sides are browned. Add your favorite barbecue sauce and stir. Make sure all of the pieces are coated and let simmer for a few minutes, then serve! Delicious!
   — Leni M.

March 15, 2003
Hi there, Virginia! I was a vegetarian for 8 years prior to WLS, so I do have a lot of tofu recipes, if you'd like them, feel free to e-mail me. Vi. open RNY 9/23/02 down 113 lbs.
   — Vi F.