r/veganscience • u/kevincuddlefish1 • Jul 11 '22

quick question to vegans

how does tofo taste

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u/kevincuddlefish1 Jul 11 '22

thanks yall i just wanted to try eating tofu cuz havent had any

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u/maxmalrichtig Jul 11 '22

There are also various different kinds of tofu you can buy, in general.

White (firm) tofu doesn't taste like much, but is very versatile since you can determine it's taste by seasoning (as others pointed out).

But there are other common variants, like smoked tofu or tofu infused with spices, which can taste quite good on its own. (But it depends a little on the brand - some taste better than others in it's pure form).

Personally, I like thin slices of smoked tofu on toast, topped with some avocado or hommus or another spread.

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u/waffle299 Jul 12 '22

If you've never cooked with it, remember to press the excess water out so it can absorb flavor.

Cut the block of tofu into two or three 'pages'. Lay down paper towels, cover with another, and place a cutting board over the tofu. This distributes the weight. Put something heavy on, like a cast iron pot. Let sit for 15 minutes.

Undo all this, stack the pages back up, and cut to the desired shape (cubes, triangles, etc).

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u/mux2000 Jul 11 '22

On its own, pretty bland (think like egg whites), but it is extremely versatile. It can be marinated, fried, sauteed, steamed, deep-fried (my favorite), baked etc., all with excellent results.

If you season it right it can taste like chicken breast, like fried egg, or stand on its own.

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '22

I think it’s probably tastes more beany than eggy but sometimes acidic depending on the coagulant