What exactly is Tofu?

Question

I know what foods its used to make... but what IS it exactly???

Answer 1

It is made from soybeans.

Answer 2

tofu is made from soybeans: soaked in water, mushed into a pulp, pressed and fermented, sort of like cheese.  great source of protein and a healthy meat substitute.  takes on the flavor of whatever you're cooking as it has little of its own.

Answer 3

its made from soybeans

Answer 4

Tofu, or bean curd (the literal translation), is a food of Chinese origin, made by coagulating soy milk, and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks. There are many different varieties of tofu, including fresh tofu and tofu that has been processed in some way. Tofu has very little flavor or smell on its own, so it can be used either in savory or sweet dishes, and is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish.

Answer 5

Check these homemade tofu recipes out to find out all about the ingredients:

http://al.godsdirectcontact.org/recipe/2...

http://www.bryannaclarkgrogan.com/page/p...

http://www.ellenskitchen.com/faqs/tofumi...

Answer 6

It's a soy bean curd

Answer 7

They use a calcium compound to solidify it. "Wanted" is thinking of sushi ;-)

Answer 8

Tofu is soya bean curd.

It's high in protein, and contains minerals such as zinc and iron, so it's a useful addition to anybody's diet.