Why do I still persist with Tofu?

Apparently you’re meant to freeze it twice - I’ve never tried it but that’s meant to be the trick
i just marinade mine, stick it in the oven and coat in sesame seeds and it tastes pretty good to me.

No other food seems to attract such evangelists determined that everyone would like it if only they cooked it correctly.

Do any other foods get people making threads about how much they hate it but continue to use it and then tell us they hate it some more? This is just another thread to try to bash vegetarian and vegan foods, there are a lot of those about.

Cooked in the right way, tofu isn’t bland, so OP and others saying that are wrong. But whether she cooks it well to make it flavoursome or continues to make it bland, she doesn’t have to like it or eat it. It’s the insistence that it’s bland regardless of how it’s cooked that is weird, because it’s not true. And that is what leads me to believe this is just another vegetarian/vegan bashing thread.

If you just don't like it then fine! But the reason people bang on about cooking it properly is because most people don't, and then complain about it being bland or sloppy or like 'putty' (wtf) which can only mean they are cooking it wrong if it turns out any of those things. When it's cooked properly it is completely different. If you've tried it cooked well and you don't like it then fair play.

What if you just don’t like the flavour of tofu, however brilliantly it is cooked?

I have eaten it cooked by professionals in East and Southeast Asia. In good restaurants here. In the homes of very good cooks here. I have followed many authentic methods and recipes cooking it for my veggie Dc.

However it is cooked and however it is marinated , I do not like the intrinsic sickly flavour. Sort of sickly without being sweet.

No other food seems to attract such evangelists determined that everyone would like it if only they cooked it correctly.

If you don't speak English and are using a translator, why are you correcting people's spelling?

What is your first language, btw? Because I don't believe that the words for pore and pour sound the same in every language.

I can only cope with smoked tofu tbh

Lentils aren't comparable to tofu for protein content relative to carbs. If your tofu is crap then you're cooking it wrong, sorry

I despise the stuff. Nothing makes it better

1. People in the uk do not cook it right...

1. For some reason most UK supermarkets sell a very narrow range that includes only types of tofu that English people are going to find the hardest to adapt to..

When I've brought my English family to China who don't like tofu, they start to eat crispy, textured, nice stuff and ask what it is.. before learning that it is the dreaded tofu...

Here, there are as many types of tofu as bread. All with different textures and uses. Saying you don't like tofu sounds crazy because one type is so different from another. It's like saying you don't like cake. All cake, any cake.

That all said, the reverse is true for many other countries. I've heard loads of people outside of the uk say how they hate X food type, that isn't from their country, and really it is because it doesn't match well with their countries cooking methods, and their countries supermarket/restaurant version of it is awful...

I love tofu. I actually prefer the less firm tofu I buy from my local Chinese grocery store. I love the flavour.

Try putting it into the freezer then drain of the liquid as it thaws then repeat. I think the hairy bikers did this.
Improves the texture no end and helps absorb flavours from the spices

It is not translated that way in my language. Everyone does not speak english. I will cry for years over your tofu dislike and be sad what you are missing. 🤣

Lentils and rice, beans and rice so many more veg dishes you can do tofu is an acquired taste

@likelysuspect , I’ve had a journey with tofu over a few decades. It’s not a natural friend. It’s one of those people you meet and initially are not drawn to, you just don’t think they’re anywhere near funky enough. Then you realise what an epic friend they are! They are just generally always making you feel so good. In the end you understand that your wonderful if slightly dull friend who is epically solid and supportive is happy to party! It’s all good when the party starts.
ie tofu tastes of nothing but is way more acceptable in the right sauce/ marinade.

The silken tofu chocolate mousse is delicious. Thank you for reminding me about it!
The flavoured tofu from Lidl and Aldi is also good.

Anything else that makes tofu nice basically undermines its health benefits. I mean, even cotton wool balls probably taste nicer when drenched in fat and sugar.

The only way to eat tofu is to marinate it in soy sauce, garlic, ginger and a bit of honey. Leave it for a few hours or overnight in a sealed container then bake in the oven for 20 mins or until it’s crispy. It won’t make it to a meal as it’s really lovely to snack on. Otherwise, I’m not a fan.

Too true, too true!

Sing it again... absolutely NOTHING!

Absolutely NOTHING!

Horrible slimy stuff

It’s pore.

See? It’s possible to be simply wrong , in addition to having different tastes.

Sorry for the ear worm!

Go for it - I'll be fully armed with flaxseed, millet and barley!*

*I should get a budgie shouldn't I?

And with that it's all over. Incorrectly correcting another poster's spelling forfeits the game.
Bad luck @Isthisfunyet.

If it's any consolation, it is fun now. 😂

Tofoo (the brand) has been a game changer in our house.
I coat it in a mix of plain flour and chinese 5 spice before shallow frying. It's delicious.
(I also eat it raw and unadorned 😁)

I wish everyone would forget to put quinoa in quinoa dishes - what is IT FOR?!

@likelysuspect sorry to derail, but honestly quinoa, what is it good for? Absolutely nothin'... sing it again...