mogul@Shasta.ARPA (07/30/85)
> I would like to find some flavorful recipes that use tofu, > but don't use lots of oil to fry to tofu. I really like stir-fried > tofu, but I'm trying to cut down on fat. Unfortunately, you won't gain much by avoiding oil when cooking tofu. I quote from "The Palo Alto Coop News", July 22, 1985, an article by Mele Kent titled "All about tofu": "Tofu ... contains no cholesterol, but it is high in fat -- albeit unsaturated fat." "[While] tofu does have a good ratio of calories to protein, bear in mind that it is considered high in fat (about 50% of its calories are from fat), and should be balanced with low-fat foods." There is a chart (credited to "The Book of Tofu") showing "what percentage of the calories in these protein-rich foods are from fat?" Chicken (light meat, no skin) 24% Fish (fillet of sole) 10% Low-fat milk 34% Tofu 52% Sirloin steak 33% Lean ground beef 64% and a footnote: "Nutrionists recommend that no more than 30% of the calories in your complete diet from fat". I like to make a fiery Ma Po Tofu and then eat small amounts of it with lots of rice. -Jeff P.S.: One can make a very nice mock-Laserwriter out of tofu and selenium. Remember to cover it tightly when boiling large quantities of ammonia!