Tofu

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It is high in vitamins and minerals, it also provides all the amino acids the body needs but cannot make itself.</div> <div> Try Tofu!</div> <div> -  Tofu, or soybean curd, was invented in China about 2,000 years ago. Today, tofu cakes are packed in water to prevent drying out and sold in plastic tubs in the refrigerated section of supermarkets and health food stores, or in vacuum-sealed packages in produce departments.</div> <div> -  Sometimes called " meat without bones,"  tofu is an inexpensive, low-calorie source of protein. A 4-ounce serving provides 100 calories, 9 grams protein, 6 grams fat and no cholesterol. It is also a good source of iron, calcium and Vitamin A.</div> <div> -  Tofu comes in four consistencies: soft, with a custard-like texture that blends into dips and spreads; medium, for steaming or adding to soups; firm and extra-firm, for stir-frying, marinating and broiling. Tofu can be sliced, diced, grated, crumbled or pureed. It has no real flavor of its own, so can be added to almost any dish, where it soaks up flavors.</div> <div> -  Refrigerate tofu in a dish of fresh water, covered, for up to 1 week; change water daily to prevent souring.</div> <bR> <div> <B>SWEET & SOUR TOFU WITH CASHEWS</B></div> <div> Preparation time: 45 minutes, start to finish</div> <div> Yield: about 4 servings</div> <div> 3/4 pound firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes</div> <div> 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, packed in juice</div> <div> 1 1/2 cups orange juice</div> <div> 1 teaspoon grated orange zest</div> <div> 2 large cloves garlic, minced</div> <div> 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger</div> <div> 2 tablespoons soy sauce</div> <div> 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus a little more for the stir-fry</div> <div> 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (to taste)</div> <div> 2 tablespoons vinegar (rice or cider)</div> <div> Crushed red pepper to taste</div> <div> 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame oil</div> <div> 1 medium onion, chopped</div> <div> 1 small carrot, in thin slices</div> <div> 1 small bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces</div> <div> 1 medium-sized tomato, seeded, cut into chunks</div> <div> 3 medium scallions, minced</div> <div> 3 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 pound firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes</div> <div> 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, packed in juice</div> <div> 1 1/2 cups orange juice</div> <div> 1 teaspoon grated orange zest</div> <div> 2 large cloves garlic, minced</div> <div> 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger</div> <div> 2 tablespoons soy sauce</div> <div> 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus a little more for the stir-fry</div> <div> 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (to taste)</div> <div> 2 tablespoons vinegar (rice or cider)</div> <div> Crushed red pepper to taste</div> <div> 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame oil</div> <div> 1 medium onion, chopped</div> <div> 1 small carrot, in thin slices</div> <div> 1 small bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces</div> <div> 1 medium-sized tomato, seeded, cut into chunks</div> <div> 3 medium scallions, minced</div> <div> 3 tablespoons cornstarch</div> <div> A few lightly toasted cashews</div> <bR> <div> Drain all the liquid from the can of pineapple into a 3- or 4-cup capacity measuring cup. Add enough orange juice to make 2 1/2 cups. Set aside the pineapple chunks. </div> <div> Add orange zest, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt, honey or sugar, vinegar, and crushed red pepper to the juice, and whisk. Set aside, leaving the whisk in there. </div> <div> Heat the wok and add the oil. Cook the onion, salted lightly, for 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and carrot, salt lightly again, and cook 5 minutes. Add tofu, tomato, pineapple chunks, and scallions. </div> <div> Meanwhile, place the cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour a little of the pineapple-orange mixture into the cornstarch and whisk until dissolved. Whisk this back into the juice mixture. </div> <div> Turn heat to high and pour the juice-cornstarch mix into the stir-fry. Cook and stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens and everything is nicely coated.</div> <div> Serve over rice, topped with a generous handful of toasted cashews. </div> <div> Don't forget to start cooking some rice about 20 minutes in advance of beginning the stir-fry.</div> <div> If you boil the tofu cubes for about 10 minutes (you can do this way ahead), and then drain them, they will have a firmer texture.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Meatless Main Dishes</B></div> <div> Coat and Bake Tofu</div> <div> 16 oz Tofu</div> <div> 3 to 4 oz Thai Peanut oil Sauce mix</div> <div> 1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.</div> <div> 2.  Cut tofu into 4 equal portions.</div> <div> 3.  Coat on all sides with Peanut Sauce Mix.</div> <div> 4.  Bake in oven on cookie sheet until heated through (about 15 minutes).</div> <div> 5.  Serve with rice and curried stir fry vegetables</div> <bR> <div> <B>Tips</B></div> <div>  Add a pinch of crushed red pepper, a splash of chile-garlic sauce or a dash of hot sauce to give it a little heat</div> <bR> <div> To make ahead: The tofu can marinate (Step 1) for up to 30 minutes</div> <bR> <div> <B>Tofu Storage</B></div> <div> Rinse leftover tofu, place in a storage container and cover with water; it keeps up to 4 days in the refrigerator if the water is changed every day or 2; freeze tofu for up to 5 months.</div> <div> (Freezing tofu yields a pleasingly chewy result that some people prefer.</div> <div> Don't be surprised if the frozen tofu turns a light shade of caramel.) </div> <bR> <div> <B>Uses</B></div> <div> Crumble and use instead of the meat in your favorite tuna or chicken salad recipe; dice and add to a vegetable stir-fry; add leftover silken tofu to smoothies.</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>