Food glossary
What is Tofu?
Tofu — White and wobbly and often misunderstood, tofu (also called bean curd) is an important protein source in oriental cooking. It's extremely versatile and, with the right addition of flavours, tofu can be delicious. It's made from cooked soya beans, is quite bland in flavour and responds well to marinades. Good for stir frying, barbecuing and grilling, it's also high in calcium and vitamin E and…
White and wobbly and often misunderstood, tofu (also called bean curd) is an important protein source in oriental cooking. It's extremely versatile and, with the right addition of flavours, tofu can be delicious.
It's made from cooked soya beans, is quite bland in flavour and responds well to marinades. Good for stir frying, barbecuing and grilling, it's also high in calcium and vitamin E and low in saturated fats.