Anyone have tips for using tofu?

I have been a vegetarian now for about a year and have never experimented with tofu. I have heard that cooked correctly, it can have almost the same texture as meat. I don't want to end up with slimy tofu! If anyone has any suggestions on how to make great tofu, it would be appreciated! Thanks!Anyone have tips for using tofu?
Have you tried soy ';meats'; yet? They have the soy chicken, ribs, burgers, crumbles, hot dogs, etc. They are really easy for a fast meal. They take usually 1 minute in the microwave. As for tofu, I don't buy that as much, but when I do I usually scramble it with an egg and put cheese on it with some pepper. I have also fried it in Pam or olive oil and then made a rice (you can use one of those bags for quick meals) and mixed that up with some seasonings. That is good together. I found this link to a grocery store we have here in Florida and it gives tofu tips. Maybe those will help better than I can. Scroll down for some preparation ideas- http://www.publix.com/wellness/notes/Dis鈥?/a>



Yummy tofu recipes-

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Soy ';meats'; -

http://www.seeveggiesdifferently.com/

http://www.bocaburger.com/Anyone have tips for using tofu?
i like to freeze it first, it gives the tofu a different texture. also when you slice it be sure to slice it very thin bc it has a tendency to cook well on the outside but still be uncooked on the inside and cook on a low stove setting. also season it well while its cooking with salt or, my favorite, garlic.

you can use tofu in almost anything. at first i would advise using it as a meat substitute in tacos, youll be surprised at how amazing it can be this way. good luck!
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Try this site...I find it very good...
If you don't like slimy tofu, opt for firm texture tofu, don't get the japanese silken tofu.



I have eaten tofu for few decades, but i would not think that it have the same texture as meat. I would think mushroom (king oyster mushroom) and monkey head mushroom has the same texture as meat.



For the first try, the most simple way is get some firm texture tofu (cut them into small cubes) and deep-fried them.



I have many tofu recipes at my blog with picture too, maybe you can have a look :)

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You have a few good answers, but none mentioned that you really to make sure that you are getting organic tofu not genetically modified tofu for health purposes.



That said, different tofus are used for different things. Silky tofus are for puddings and sauces, firm is used when you want to keep a shape or texture, and soft is used when you want something that not going to blend in like the silky would, but it still mixes into the dish being prepared.



There are many great tempeh dishes out there too. Check out the websites that the others have recommended and google for recipes on the web. I really recommend that any new vegetarian start with the Vegetarian Times magazine. It's website is www.vegetariantimes.com


Always freeze the tofu (in the package) about a week before you use it. Thaw it by putting it in a pot of boiling water with the package on it. This gives it a more ';meaty'; texture. Also, don't buy soft Tofu, buy Firm or Extra Firm. And make sure you have most of the water out of it before you use it. It can get slimy if there's a lot of water.

I just use the tofu in regular recipes. You might want to soak it in a marinade before though. I make a killer battered ';fish'; tofu. Just use a boxed fish batter mix and then soak the thawed tofu in buttermilk for half an hour. Then, dip small pieces in the batter and fry it! It tastes just like fish. I suggest using some type of nori or seaweed spice.
I have never tried it either, iv always wanted to but it looks a bit weird and slimy and im a fussy eater lol
Replaster the ceiling with it.....?