Tofu Dishes: Two Recipes To Try At Home
Tofu is a type of vegan cheese made from soy milk. As a result, all tofu dishes you make with it are low in fat and packed with protein. In addition, soy is also a great source of calcium and vitamins. For the most part, the egg-like taste and texture are great for cooking it just about any way you want.
Today we want to give you some easy tofu recipes for you to try. They are easy to make, have many health benefits and are delicious too. Give them a try!
tofu
Soy in all its forms is very popular with vegans and vegetarians. Tofu is made from soy. However, the process is very similar to that of making cheese. Fortunately, the good news for some people is that it does not contain lactose. So it is a great choice for those who are intolerant of this type of disaccharide.
The benefits and limitations of tofu consumption
- For starters, tofu is made from soy, which is a legume, so it has a high protein content. It contains all nine essential amino acids.
- It also contains essential fatty acids, vitamin E, and lecithins that are needed to balance your cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- It is also rich in calcium. It contains 159 mg per 100 grams. In addition, it also contains iron and zinc, among other minerals and vitamins.
- Its isoflavone content, along with the contribution of calcium and protein, makes it a very suitable food for balancing estrogen. Its use is therefore recommended to women who are going through menopause.
- Finally, it is high in fiber and low in calories.
In general, keep in mind that soy and all of its derivatives also contain high amounts of oxalate. So consult your doctor about the amount you can have in your diet if you are prone to kidney stones.
Two tofu dishes
marinated tofu
After marinating tofu, you can use it as a snack or to make any dish.
Ingredients
- 200 grams tofu, cubed and drained
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 4 or 5 tablespoons olive oil
- Honey
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- sesame seeds
- Flower
- frying oil
Preparation
- To start, make the marinade by placing the oil and garlic in a bowl and adding the honey, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix everything well.
- Also add the tofu and let it marinate in the fridge for 4-5 hours. The longer you leave it, the tastier it will be. Stir in between so that the tofu absorbs the marinade on all sides.
- When the tofu is ready, put the flour and sesame seeds on a plate and roll the tofu in this mix, covering all sides.
- Then heat a good amount of frying oil and fry the tofu in it until brown.
- Then remove it from the pan and place it on absorbent paper to remove the excess oil.
- Finally, you are now ready to serve it with your favorite sauce or side dish. Enjoy it!
One of the favorite tofu dishes: burgers
Tofu can serve as the main ingredient to make delicious veggie burgers with our favorite side dishes.
Ingredients
- 250 grams tofu, finely chopped
- 1 onion, cut into pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Coriander or parsley, chopped
- Red pepper
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bread-crumbs
- frying oil
Preparation
- First fry the onion in a pan with a little hot oil until the onion is soft and translucent. Then sit separately.
- Then mix the tofu with the garlic and coriander or parsley until smooth.
- Now add the fried onion, egg, breadcrumbs, red pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Mix it well to get a batter that you can use to make a burger.
- Now bread the burgers and fry them in hot oil.
- you are now ready to serve them alongside your favorite side dish. You can also make a ‘classic’ hamburger out of it!
Tofu is such a versatile ingredient that you can make practically anything with it. There are so many recipes for stews, salads, meatballs, patties and even desserts and confectionery. Check them out!
