Chickpea tofu

November 25, 2009

I've found a recipe for chickpea tofu with pictures! It looks easy. You can

find it here:

http://therepublicofbunny.blogspot.com/2008/12/burmese-tofu-tutorial-chickpeayel\

low.html

We just might have some for Thanksgiving.

Barbara

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On Behalf Of pdw [pdworkman]

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:42 AM

Re: Soy free?

Huh! Never heard of it. Found it on the net here:

http://www.veganstore.com/sunergia-nufu-peanut-tofu/Page_1/625N.html

I'll have to watch for it.

Pam

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 12:01 AM, Jae

<recyclednew<recyclednew%40gmail.com>> wrote:

November 25, 2009

YEA! I can't wait to try this, as I am allergic to soy and peanut. maybe I can

do an acceptable version of cheesecake.

Thanks for posting.

DDP

November 25, 2009

Chickpeas are related to peanuts so that would not be good for those with peanut

issues. I like the idea of trying different things though. I wonder if a hemp

tofu could be made. That would be healthy and allergen free! I never heard of a

hemp allergy. I'm sure it's possible but it has to be extremely rare! I'm in for

the experimentation of non-soy tofu! I think that's a great idea. Who know we

may end up really starting something! To the kitchen..

:-)

Barbara Frohne <barbara.frohne

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:24 PM

Chickpea tofu

I've found a recipe for chickpea tofu with pictures! It looks easy. You can find

it here:

http://therepublicofbunny.blogspot.com/2008/12/burmese-tofu-tutorial-chickpeayel\

low.html

We just might have some for Thanksgiving.

Barbara

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On Behalf Of pdw [pdworkman]

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:42 AM

Re: Soy free?

Huh! Never heard of it. Found it on the net here:

http://www.veganstore.com/sunergia-nufu-peanut-tofu/Page_1/625N.html

I'll have to watch for it.

Pam

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 12:01 AM, Jae

<recyclednew<recyclednew%40gmail.com>> wrote:

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November 25, 2009

See my posting on the other thread!

Pam

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 1:16 PM, Jae <recyclednew wrote:

>

> Chickpeas are related to peanuts so that would not be good for those with

> peanut issues. I like the idea of trying different things though. I wonder

> if a hemp tofu could be made. That would be healthy and allergen free! I

> never heard of a hemp allergy. I'm sure it's possible but it has to be

> extremely rare! I'm in for the experimentation of non-soy tofu! I think

> that's a great idea. Who know we may end up really starting something! To

> the kitchen..

> :-)

>

> Barbara Frohne

<barbara.frohne<barbara.frohne%40wallawalla.edu>

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> Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:24 PM

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> I've found a recipe for chickpea tofu with pictures! It looks easy. You can

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http://therepublicofbunny.blogspot.com/2008/12/burmese-tofu-tutorial-chickpeayel\

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> We just might have some for Thanksgiving.

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> On Behalf Of pdw [pdworkman <pdworkman%40gmail.com>]

> Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:42 AM

>

> Re: Soy free?

>

> Huh! Never heard of it. Found it on the net here:

>

> http://www.veganstore.com/sunergia-nufu-peanut-tofu/Page_1/625N.html

>

> I'll have to watch for it.

>

> Pam

>

> On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 12:01 AM, Jae

<recyclednew<recyclednew%40gmail.com>

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>

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>

November 25, 2009

What do you mean " related " ?

While it's true that they are both members of the legume family, that's true of

ALL legumes. Beyond that, there's a lot of differences between peanuts and

chick peas!

One of the major differences shows up in the way they grow. Peanuts are

nitrogen fixing nodules that grow under ground in hard shelled pods on the roots

of the plant; whereas chickpeas grow above the ground, hanging on the greenery

of the plant, in soft pods. Another major difference is that peanuts are a

high-fat legume, whereas chickpeas are a low-fat legume.

One of the theories about why there is a high rate of allergy to peanuts in

North America, is that they are usually consumed in a roasted rather than boiled

form. Chickpeas are generally eaten boiled. For the making of tofu, boiling is

the cooking method. In any case, it is possible to be allergic to anything,

hemp included. We each need to know our own sensitivities.

Deborah

Chickpeas are related to peanuts so that would not be good for those with

peanut issues. I like the idea of trying different things though. I wonder if a

hemp tofu could be made. That would be healthy and allergen free! I never heard

of a hemp allergy. I'm sure it's possible but it has to be extremely rare! I'm

in for the experimentation of non-soy tofu! I think that's a great idea. Who

know we may end up really starting something! To the kitchen..

:-)

November 25, 2009

I never had an issue with peanuts or chickpeas and love them both! I do know

a lot of people who have peanut issues and can't not tolerate chickpeas and

many of them can't tolerate any legumes! I have been told and I remember

reading once that there are similarities between peanuts and chickpeas and

that peanut allergic should avoid or use extreme caution in trying chickpeas

or any legumes. I don't recall specifics and honestly never really gave it

much thought before because I didn't have an issue. Since I've joined this

group I've been trying to pay more attention to the specifics of all food

issues, and even more so now because I'm working on putting a book together.

I still need to do a lot of research on the peanut/legume issues! All I

really know is that a lot of people with peanut issues can't eat chickpeas.

I also know that peanuts are not really nuts. I know a girl who's allergic

to tree nuts but can eat peanuts!

Perhaps my information is flawed. Are there any peanut allergics here who

have no issues with legumes?

I'm tryingto learn and understand more. Planning on studing nutrition

further. Please correct me when I'm misinformed and off base on things.

Thanks! :-)

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 4:14 PM, Deborah Pageau <dpageau wrote:

>

> What do you mean " related " ?

>

> While it's true that they are both members of the legume family, that's

> true of ALL legumes. Beyond that, there's a lot of differences between

> peanuts and chick peas!

>

> One of the major differences shows up in the way they grow. Peanuts are

> nitrogen fixing nodules that grow under ground in hard shelled pods on the

> roots of the plant; whereas chickpeas grow above the ground, hanging on the

> greenery of the plant, in soft pods. Another major difference is that

> peanuts are a high-fat legume, whereas chickpeas are a low-fat legume.

>

> One of the theories about why there is a high rate of allergy to peanuts in

> North America, is that they are usually consumed in a roasted rather than

> boiled form. Chickpeas are generally eaten boiled. For the making of tofu,

> boiling is the cooking method. In any case, it is possible to be allergic to

> anything, hemp included. We each need to know our own sensitivities.

>

> Deborah

>

> Chickpeas are related to peanuts so that would not be good for those with

> peanut issues. I like the idea of trying different things though. I wonder

> if a hemp tofu could be made. That would be healthy and allergen free! I

> never heard of a hemp allergy. I'm sure it's possible but it has to be

> extremely rare! I'm in for the experimentation of non-soy tofu! I think

> that's a great idea. Who know we may end up really starting something! To

> the kitchen..

> :-)

>

November 25, 2009

Just found a recipe for hemp tofu...

*Hemp Tofu**[image: *]* 600ml hemp milk [image: *] 300ml boiling

water[image:

*] 2 tsp lemon juice [image: *] Pressing Mass[image: *] 1 plastic bag

Mix 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, with 1 cup of boiling water. Boil 2 cups of

hemp milk for 2 minutes and than mix lemon water and milk and remove from

heat forl 3 minutes, until curds form. Place contents into plastic bag, seal

and place pressing mass on top. Leave for 1 hour, and than remove tofu from

bag. Best eaten immediately, but can be stored in water, in a refridgerator

for up to three days.

http://www.woyano.com/view/2091/Hemp-Food-Get-you-Healthy-or-Get-you-High-or-Bot\

h

November 25, 2009

Cool! Good sleuthing!

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On Behalf Of Jae Jones

[recyclednew]

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 2:27 PM

Re: Chickpea tofu

Just found a recipe for hemp tofu...

*Hemp Tofu**[image: *]* 600ml hemp milk [image: *] 300ml boiling

water[image:

*] 2 tsp lemon juice [image: *] Pressing Mass[image: *] 1 plastic bag

Mix 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, with 1 cup of boiling water. Boil 2 cups of

hemp milk for 2 minutes and than mix lemon water and milk and remove from

heat forl 3 minutes, until curds form. Place contents into plastic bag, seal

and place pressing mass on top. Leave for 1 hour, and than remove tofu from

bag. Best eaten immediately, but can be stored in water, in a refridgerator

for up to three days.

http://www.woyano.com/view/2091/Hemp-Food-Get-you-Healthy-or-Get-you-High-or-Bot\

h

November 25, 2009

I can eat legumes, but not peanuts. I think there are people who go both ways.

It is probably different based on the type of reaction we get. I do wonder if I

need to be careful about not going overboard on chickpeas though. They are one

of my favorites.

Barbara

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On Behalf Of Jae Jones

[recyclednew]

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 2:14 PM