Tofu
Ingredient Name: Fresh Tofu or Bean Curd
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Tofu is made from soybeans
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It is coagulated soy milk that is cut into blocks
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Tofu is available fresh or processed or pre-cooked
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It is a food or Chinese origin
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Tofu can be as steamed, stewed, fried, braised, fermented, made in soups and a variety of cooking methods
How do I prepare it?
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Simply remove from package, drain the tofu water and cut into cubes if used in soups
Where can I buy this?
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You can purchase fresh tofu in most Asian supermarkets
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You must purchase stiffer tofu so that when boiled in soup, it doesn’t break apart
What is the cost?
- A pack of 4 large cubes of tofu costs around $1.50 CAD
Any benefits?
- Tofu is a low-calorie food with no saturated fat or cholesterol and is very high in protein
- It contains beneficial amounts of iron, calcium and magnesium
Any precautions?
- Soybeans if consumed in large amounts can contribute to gout due to its high protein content
Additional Information?
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Fresh tofu has a very short shelf life of up to 1 week
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You can smell the fresh tofu to determine whether its gone bad or not
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