I know what you're thinking. You tried tofu, it's kind of strange and jiggly, it's just not for you. But tofu is like opera; you can't suffer through some Wagner nightmare and write off the whole genre. You'd be missing out on Janacek, Verdi and Glass! Hmm. Maybe that analogy doesn't translate well. Let's try again. Tofu is like sports; you can't suffer through some televised bowling tournament and write off all sports. You'd be missing out on March Madness, the Super Bowl and that Lumberjack competition they show on ESPN 8 or whatever. You don't want to miss the Lumberjacks!
The point is that tofu one way might be bad, but another way can be delicious! It's packed with nutrition and it is so inexpensive. The challenge is using an ingredient that you are unfamiliar with. So here are some baby steps to incorporate tofu into your life.
-Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable or peanut oil in a heavy skillet. Take extra firm tofu out of the package and press gently between some paper towels to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into 1/2 inch cubes and dust with sifted cornstarch. Fry the cubes until crisp, drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite dipping sauce! (This is a great snack while you're watching a movie)
-Mash some tofu with a ripe banana. Add a little bit of agave (you could use honey), some dried cranberries and sunflower seeds or wheat-free granola. Mix it all up and it it with a spoon or on gluten-free crackers (or for you crazy folks who eat gluten, this is really good on graham crackers). Breakfast of champions!
-Sneak some mashed tofu into mashed potatoes. What people don't know won't hurt them (unless they're allergic to soy and then you better have a good lawyer...)
-Throw some cubes of soft, silken tofu into a blended soup or smoothie. This is a great way to add in protein without dealing with the texture.
The bottom line is don't be afraid of tofu...tofu is your friend.
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