Another tofu question

[Guest guest]

The last two times my hubby and I had tofu out at a restaurant, the

texture was strange. Specifically, it was suffering from what I

call " tofu skin, " i.e., it was if there was nothing in the inside of

the cube...just a fried tofu " skin " on the outside...very chewy with

no substance. My question...is this a preparation issue (too long in

the fryer?) or a quality issue? Is it a sign of old tofu? I never have

this happen at home, but I don't deep-fry my tofu at home like in a

restaurant. I just pan-fry it. Plus I know bulk tofu used at

restaurants is a very different consistency than the small packages

one finds in the grocery store. Any thoughts?

 

Thanks,

Lisa

[Guest guest]

It's the typical type of tofu that they use for frying. I myself, don't care

for it.

 

Joanie

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I'd guess it is a preparation issue...also depends on what type of oil was used

in the restaurant. Why eat tofu at that place if it is going to be that

strange? hehe

 

M.A.

 

Lisa Veg*n <vegetariankids wrote:

The last two times my hubby and I had tofu out at a restaurant, the

texture was strange. Specifically, it was suffering from what I

call " tofu skin, " i.e., it was if there was nothing in the inside of

the cube...just a fried tofu " skin " on the outside...very chewy with

no substance. My question...is this a preparation issue (too long in

the fryer?) or a quality issue? Is it a sign of old tofu? I never have

this happen at home, but I don't deep-fry my tofu at home like in a

restaurant. I just pan-fry it. Plus I know bulk tofu used at

restaurants is a very different consistency than the small packages

one finds in the grocery store. Any thoughts?

 

Thanks,

Lisa

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Anne

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Where I live there aren't many veggie-friendly choices (unless we want

to fight major traffic) and at this particular restaurant, tofu is the

only vegan offering. Usually the tofu at the restaurant is fine, but

not the last two times. I've had the same experience at other

restaurants...the dreaded tofu skin!!! Haaaaaa!

 

, MaryAnne Crites

<suzyq_26201 wrote:

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> I'd guess it is a preparation issue...also depends on what type of

oil was used in the restaurant. Why eat tofu at that place if it is

going to be that strange? hehe

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> M.A.

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