Description:
A basic foodstuff of Oriental cookery, especially Chinese, tofu is prepared from soya (soy) beans, which are soaked, pureed, then boiled and sieved. The liquid obtained is jellified by the addition of a coagulant Relatively neutral in taste and very rich in vegetable proteins
How to select:
. Its appearance and colour is reminiscent of fresh cheese.
Use:
it is used in several Chinese and Japanese recipes. It can be combined with sweet and sour sauces in vegetables, with noodles dishes, with mushrooms etc.it can also be cut into cubes, fried and eaten with grated ginger and soya sauce.
How to store:
Tofu can be stored in refrigerate up to 5 to 6days.
Health benefits:
Tofu fits right with a low-fat, low-cholesterol and low-calorie diet.
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