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| Likes to post Cavycrazy's Profile Albums Cavycrazy's Photo Gallery Join Date: 1st November, 2006 Location: Shropshire
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Rep Power: 16 ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Usually Weight watchers. Start Weight: 178lb Current Weight: 147lb Goal Weight: 147lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 31lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 17.42% | ~~Tofu ~~ ???? Looking forward to my AAM week soon and wondering what to do with my choices. I am a veggie so cant have the meat or fish, so can have quorn or tofu! Quorn I have had before so ok with that. But ~~Tofu ~~ cant say I have had any of that!! Anyone had it and whats it like ??? I dont seem to be able to find it anywhere ?? Was scouring Asda last night looking but not finding. Its on their internet shopping site but couldnt see any on shelves or fridges!! I would like to get some to try it !! but what do you do with it cooking-wise!! Any advice or tips anyone ? Cheers Deb x |
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| The Diet Guy icemoose's Profile Albums icemoose's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th July, 2006 Location: Great Yarmouth
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| has lying hips gaijingirl's Profile Albums gaijingirl's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st September, 2006 Location: Back from Japan!
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Rep Power: 14 ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: LL | I eat tons of tofu (or at least I did when I wasn't ss-ing). I used to live in Japan so I ate it daily! Here you can get Cauldron tofu in most supermarkets. They do several flavours.. the regular, smoked and marinated. Also you can get the "real" stuff from East Asian supermarkets - but most British people seem to prefer the cauldron stuff. You can also buy heat treated tofu in packs in the dried food section. If you get to a health food shop you can buy some amazing tofu by Taifun who do basil/sun dried tomato etc flavours. They are probably the least authentic thing ever - but they are gorgeous. I eat "real" tofu raw with spring onions, soy sauce and wasabi. But a very nice way to introduce yourself to it is to stir fry the marinated Cauldron tofu with vegetables. I've got some nice recipes which I'll find for you. You can also buy silken tofu and use it to make desserts, dressings, mousses, etc etc... whizz it with fresh fruit to make a gorgeous mousse for example. People tend to love or hate tofu but it's worth trying all the different kinds before making your mind up. Also bear in mind that the different types require v. different cooking methods. The Cauldron tofus are the most "user friendly" for a beginner. |
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Rep Power: 16 ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Usually Weight watchers. Start Weight: 178lb Current Weight: 147lb Goal Weight: 147lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 31lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 17.42% | Ooops I forgot about the cottage cheese. can have that too as long as its a veggie version. I am really looking forward to my AAM week. |
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Rep Power: 22 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Cambridge | AAM is brilliant, just started it today and being able to have a bit of real food again is such a treat. I'm not a tofu fan, to me it doesn't taste of anything so you have to add a load of flavourings. My sister in law used to make tofu burgers with a sort of spicy crunchy coating, I don't know if you could get a similar result with the vegetable soup pack? |
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| has lying hips gaijingirl's Profile Albums gaijingirl's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st September, 2006 Location: Back from Japan!
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Rep Power: 14 ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: LL | Here are a few tofu recipes. These are all "pointed" from my WW days. I'll leave the points in for any WWers who are interested. I've also got loads of quorn/soya mince/tofu sausage recipes if you're interested. (I'm veggie too) Tofu fried rice (serves 2) (Total points 10. Points per serving 5) 80g basmati rice 150g pack ‘cauldron foods’ marinated cooked tofu ˝ savoy cabbage, shredded bunch of spring onions, sliced 250g shitake mushrooms, sliced - cook rice and mushrooms in vegetable stock, then drain. - stir fry cabbage and spring onions. - mix all ingredients together and stir-fry until tofu is heated through. - season with soy sauce and black pepper. Mushroom and tofu stew (serves 4) (Total points 9. Points per serving 2˝) 4 onions, chopped 4 sticks celery, chopped 2 tbsp ginger puree 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 kg mushrooms, sliced 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp lemon thyme 400g tin chopped tomatoes 250g tofu, cubed 30g tahini (or peanut butter) 2 tbsp soy sauce (or to taste) - cook the onion, celery, ginger and garlic in a little water for 5-10 minutes, until beginning to soften - add the mushrooms, and cook for 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are cooked through - add the tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, tofu and tahini and simmer for 5 minutes - stir in the soy sauce and season with black pepper Roasted vegetables and tofu, Chinese style (serves 4) (Total points 18. Points per serving 4˝) 450g sweet potato, peeled and cut into wedges 450g potato, peeled and cut into wedges 2 carrots, peeled and cut into wedges 2 courgettes, cut into diagonal slices, 1 cm thick 2 onions, cut into wedges 2 red or yellow peppers, cut into about 16 chunks 250g tofu, cubed 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp ginger puree 75ml rice vinegar 75ml soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp Chinese five spice - par-boil the potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots for 5 minutes, then drain and transfer to a large ovenproof dish (preferably non-stick), along with the courgette, onion, peppers and tofu - mix together the garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey and five-spice, and pour over the vegetables, stirring well to coat - roast at 220°C for about 45 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times Smoky bean and tofu stew (serves 4) (Total points 11˝. Points per serving 3) 220g pack Cauldron foods beech smoked tofu, diced 2 tbsp soy sauce 6 spring onions, chopped 250g mushrooms, quartered 2 red peppers, chopped 3 x 300g tins cannellini beans (not drained) ˝ tsp nutmeg 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 250g spinach, washed and roughly chopped - fry the tofu for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, and cook until crisp and brown. Remove from the pan and set aside - fry the onion and mushrooms for 5 minutes, then add the remaining soy sauce and cook for a further minute - add the peppers, beans (with liquid), nutmeg and mustard, and simmer for 10 minutes until liquid is halved - stir in the spinach and tofu, and cook until spinach has wilted - season well with black pepper (will probably not need salt) Creole stew (serves 4) (Total points 5˝. Points per serving 1˝) 250g plain tofu, cubed 3 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 sticks celery, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 2 courgettes, chopped 2 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp malt vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp tomato puree ˝ tsp tabasco sauce 1 tbsp molasses or brown sugar ˝ tsp ground allspice 2 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried thyme 6 spring onions, finely chopped - fry the tofu until brown and slightly crisped, then set aside - fry the onion, garlic, celery and peppers for about 15 minutes, until softened - add the courgettes, tinned tomatoes, vinegar, mustard, tomato puree, tabasco, molasses, allspice and dried herbs and simmer, uncovered for another 5 minutes - season to taste, and serve topped with the spring onions Smoked paprika and tofu goulash (serves 4) (Total points 13˝. Points per serving 3˝) 220g pack Cauldron foods smoked tofu, diced 2 onions, chopped 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp plain flour 750ml vegetable stock 50ml sherry 1 tbsp tomato puree 2 red peppers, diced 1 green pepper, diced 750 g mushrooms, quartered 1 tbsp cornflour, blended with a little water 100g half-fat crčme fraiche - fry the tofu until browned. Remove and set aside - fry onion and paprika for 5 minutes - stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute - add the stock, sherry and tomato puree, and simmer for about 5 minutes, until it starts to thicken - add mushroom and peppers, and simmer for 30 minutes - stir in cornflour paste, tofu pieces and seasoning, and cook for a few minutes, until thick - stir through the crčme fraiche, and serve Five-spice rice with tofu (serves 4) (Total points 20. Points per serving 5) 220g pack Cauldron foods smoked tofu, diced 8 spring onions, chopped 1 red pepper, diced 500g mushrooms, sliced 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp Chinese five-spice 250g brown basmati rice, rinsed well 350ml vegetable stock 50ml dry sherry soy sauce - fry the tofu until browned. Remove and set aside - fry the spring onion, pepper, mushrooms and broccoli until cooked - meanwhile, fry the ginger, garlic and five-spice in the sesame oil for 1 minute - add the rice and cook for 2 minutes - add the stock and sherry, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the stock has been absorbed - season with soy sauce and black pepper, and mix with the vegetables and tofu Seared tofu with spinach and pinenuts (serves 2) (Total points 9. Points per serving 4˝) 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 150g radishes, sliced soy sauce 250g spinach, roughly shredded 220g pack Cauldron foods smoked tofu, sliced in half to give 2 pieces ~ 1cm thick 30g pinenuts, toasted - fry the onion for 5-10 minutes, until softened - add the garlic, radish and a generous splash of soy sauce, season with black pepper, and cook for a further 5 minutes - add the spinach and cook until wilted. Transfer to plates and keep warm - season the tofu with black pepper and soy sauce, then fry on a high heat for about 3 minutes on each side - serve the tofu on the bed of spinach, and top with toasted pinenuts Ranch pie (serves 4) (Total points 22. Points per serving 5˝) 600g potatoes, peeled and chopped 120g sweetcorn 40g low fat cream cheese 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 220g Cauldron foods smoked tofu, finely chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, grated 2 sticks celery, chopped 2 red/yellow peppers, finely chopped 250g mushrooms, sliced 2 x 300g tins cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 tsp chopped fresh red chilli 80ml water 1 tbsp brown sugar 20g parmesan, grated - boil the potatoes until soft, than drain and mash - mix the sweetcorn, cream cheese and parsley with the potato, and season - meanwhile, fry the onion and tofu for about 10 minutes - add the carrots, celery, peppers and mushrooms, and cook for a further 10 minutes - add the beans, tomatoes, chilli, water and sugar, and simmer for 5 minutes - place the tofu mix in an ovenproof dish, top with the mashed potato, then sprinkle with parmesan - bake at 190°C for 20 minutes Smoked tofu, cauliflower and lentil curry (serves 4) (Total points 10. Points per serving 2.5) 2 leeks, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped pinch of asafoetida 1 large cauliflower, chopped 220g Cauldron food smoked tofu, diced 1 litre vegetable stock 2 tbsp ‘everyday curry paste’ 100g red lentils 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander - fry leeks, garlic and peppers until softened - add asafoetida and fry for 1 minute - add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes - stir in coriander and season to taste Smoked tofu burgers (serves 4) (Total points 14. Points per serving 3˝) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 220g Caldron foods smoked tofu 200g tin kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 tbsp fresh parsley 2 tsp vegetable stock powder 70g sunflower seeds - blend all the ingredients except the sunflower seeds in a food processor - stir in the seeds, then shape into 8 burgers - bake for 25 minutes at 220°C Tofu, sausage and cabbage bake (serves 4) (Total points 18. Points per serving 4˝) 250g tofu, diced 1 tsp smoked paprika ˝ tsp paprika Ľ tsp salt Ľ tsp ground allspice Ľ tsp cayenne pepper ˝ tsp mustard power 800g potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 cm cubes 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 250g Quorn sausages with leek, sliced 1 savoy cabbage, shredded 3 red / yellow peppers, chopped 2 tsp dried thyme large handful chopped fresh parsley 200ml vegetable stock - mix the tofu with the spices and leave to marinate for at least an hour. - cook the potatoes for 5 minutes, then drain - fry the onion for 10 minutes until softened - place everything in a large baking dish, cover, and cook at 180şC for 1 hour, then - uncover, turn heat up to 200şC, and cook for a further 20 minutes |
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| Regular Member Crystal Star's Profile Albums Crystal Star's Photo Gallery Join Date: 2nd April, 2009
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| Regular Member Crystal Star's Profile Albums Crystal Star's Photo Gallery Join Date: 2nd April, 2009
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Rep Power: 16 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Cambridge USA Height: 5' 2" Start Date: 2009.02.11 Start Weight: 253lb Current Weight: 227lb Goal Weight: 118lb Goal Date: 2009.12.31 BMI Information: Start BMI: 46.3 Current BMI: 41.5 Goal BMI: 21.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 26lb Weight to Lose: 109lb % Lost 10.28% | Tofu is good, but it tends to be a little bland unless it's mixed with something else. If you stir-fry (with oil substitute) up some tasty veggies and some chinese seasoning, I think you might like it. By itself, it's just sort of blah. |
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| CWP Consultant miss jelly tot's Profile Albums miss jelly tot's Photo Gallery Join Date: 3rd January, 2009 Location: Lincolnshire
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Rep Power: 203 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: CWP Start Date: 04 Jan 09 Start Weight: 194lb Goal Date: Maintaning | I had tofu a few weeks ago as I am veggie too It was rank and was like eating a square of chewing gum! Maybe it was how I cooked it. It is normally in the chilled section of supermarkets near the Quorn. Thank you for the receipes though I will try again as they sound yummy. |
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| can see the end in sight! eyeontheprize's Profile Albums eyeontheprize's Photo Gallery Join Date: 14th January, 2009 Location: Yorkshire
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Rep Power: 57 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Currently - Cambridge SS+ Height: 5' 10" Start Date: 14/01/2009 Start Weight: 287lb Current Weight: 178lb Goal Weight: 174lb Goal Date: October 1st BMI Information: Start BMI: 41.2 Current BMI: 25.5 Goal BMI: 25 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 109lb Weight to Lose: 4lb % Lost 37.98% | I love the cauldron tofu, the marinated one is lovely and so easy to prepare. i also love cauldrom falafel, pity we can't have that! |
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Rep Power: 128 ![]() ![]() Diet: Bouncing back to Slimming World Height: 5' 10" Start Date: 21/09/11 restart Start Weight: 269.5lb Current Weight: 262.5lb Goal Weight: 168lb Goal Date: As soon as possible! BMI Information: Start BMI: 38.7 Current BMI: 37.7 Goal BMI: 24.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 7lb Weight to Lose: 94.5lb % Lost 2.6% | AAM is 'add a meal' Crystal... xx
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| Kickin' it in 2012 Purple Hugs's Profile Albums Purple Hugs's Photo Gallery Join Date: 15th September, 2006 Location: SW Wales
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I have eaten tofu before as I'm veggie, and prefer to freeze it then thaw it, and SQUEEZE out the water that's in it.. put it into a sauce (even soy sauce) and it'll soak it up for flavour. Not sure that'd be ok on AAM or not though so need to check. Like it in a thai style curry, or stir fry Didn't know you could ge it dried Will have a look for that as may solve my issue of marinading it
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