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Title: Book of Tofu by William Shurtleff ISBN: 0-345-35181-9 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1992 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.71 (7 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: They weren't kidding about the title!
Comment: All you ever wanted to know and more you didn't even think to ask!
This book goes from fresh soybean to the end result. There are tables and illstrations on everything from the differences of each type of tofu to how it is made in different countries and the tools used to do so. There are recipes for every part of the process. And instructions for making 7 varieties of tofu at home. It addresses traditions, culure, history, nutrition, every aspect of this subject. Whether you're going to make it or eat it, if you're curious about it, this is the book for you.
Rating: 4
Summary: Tofu... just what the heck is it?
Comment: Well, I have decided to return to vegetarianism... if that's the proper term. I gave up meat once before in college and enjoyed the many benefits of doing so. However, with a busy schedule and little time for eleborate meal planning, I always had difficulty finding the right things to eat. I have decided this time to better educate myself on what my choices are. I read this book because I had looked over a few vegetarian cookbooks and they are filled with recipes containing tofu. I kept asking myself... Just what the heck is it??
Well, EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about tofu is to be found in this volume, including the reasons why tofu is a better choice not only for your health, but for the sake of world resources as the population of our planet increases.
I am not an environmentalist, not even close. If people want to eat animals, I don't mind. So, I do not generally agree with those who say that eating meat is "wrong"... But, I do have a genuine respect for any argument that champions efficiency over waste. After reading this book, I was surprised at how much grain it takes (in pounds) to produce just one ounce of red meat... which tastes mighty fine, but is not exactly the perfect source of protein and really shouldn't be eaten on a daily basis. (Texans forgive me.)
So, all in all I recommened this book if you are thinking changing your lifestyle, or perhaps pondering the possibility of cutting back on your intake of saturated fat etc...
Ben Franklin was a vegetarian... If he could do it 200 years ago, then we cetainly have no excuse.
Rating: 4
Summary: Everything you'd ever want to know about cooking tofu
Comment: Want to know more than just how to stir-fry tofu? This book has just about everything you'd want to know about that bland little block, including the history and manufacture of tofu. It even tells you how to make it yourself. Well, I tried it and got perfectly fine tofu (and a heck of a lot of okara, the bean residue left from straining the soymilk.) I nearly destroyed the kitchen, but it was fun and I learned to appreciate going to the store and buying a refrigerated pack.
If you don't care to try tofu in its Japanese guise (they even eat it cold with a dash of soy sauce) then you can try scrambled tofu. This is a real God-send for people who mustn't eat eggs and who miss a good mushroom omelet.
And did you know there were so many kinds of tofu, from kinugoshi, which is custard-like and can be used to make a good pumpkin pie, to extra-firm, which can be barbecued with sauce (just the thing if you have a summer grill party and can't serve meat. Grill some eggplant, zucchini, corn and tofu instead.)
Not every recipe in this book is useful for everyone (yuba, or the dried skin of soymilk) sounds yummy but is not found outside of good Chinese groceries in urban centers. However, this book will give you new ideas to use tofu.
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Title: The Book of Miso: Savory, High-Protein Seasoning by William Shurtleff, Akiko Aoyagi ISBN: 1580083366 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Book of Tempeh by William Shurtleff, Akiko Aoyagi ISBN: 1580083358 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: This Can't Be Tofu: 75 Recipes to Cook Something You Never Thought You Would--And Love Every Bite by Deborah Madison ISBN: 0767904192 Publisher: Broadway Books Pub. Date: 18 April, 2000 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Art of Tofu by Akasha Richmond ISBN: 0966454308 Publisher: Book Pub Co Pub. Date: 15 September, 1997 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: 365 Healthful Ways to Cook Tofu and Other Meat Alternatives by Robin Robertson, Edward R. Blonz ISBN: 0452275970 Publisher: Plume Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1996 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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