So today I did something I have wanted to try, but just haven't yet. I decided to put my new tofu press into action. I have, in the past, had an issue with the texture of tofu but I keep trying. So today I went for fried. I mean really fried foods used to make up a huge percent of my diet.
I pressed the tofu for about a half an hour. Then I lightly dredged it in cornstarch. Finally I fried it. I think fried tofu might be my gateway drug into other varieties. I loved the crispiness and crunch it had. My sister has given up meat as well but she has not liked any tofu I have made her. I force fed her a piece of this and even she thought it was tolerable. I kept saying to the omnivore kids, "I can not believe how good this is." I served it up with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and onions.
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I have issues with the texture/consistency of tofu as well. Even the firm stuff has the consistency of scrambled eggs (which make me gag). Was this way you cooked it better?
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We love tofu fried in a little water & soy sauce or scrambled with mushrooms & spinach...
Hope you manage to continue being vegan. Have you read Caldwell Esselstyn's book? It changed the way we cook & his wife's recipes are really good!
Look forward to reading more,
Kay :)