Guest guest Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I'd venture a guess in that other cultures don't eat fried stuff at every single meal, like you could on a SAD, especially if one was to go to the fast food places or out to eat a lot. Every now and again, it's a good way to get a lot of fats - so when we have made fried stuff, I use Canola, since it's one of the better ones for you and is good for that sort of thing - since I worry we don't get enough oils for all those fat soluable vitamins... I've had AgeDofu (fried tofu - Japanese style) and it was one of my first tofu experiences a looong ago. It is still one of my favorites, but we rarely have it, and we rarely go out to eat. I've made it at home, but I bake more stuff instead - oven fries and baked tofu and such. I have made baked tofu, with breading -baked in the oven - and that works for me, too. Especially with a nice BBQ sauce and steamed vegies on the side. YUM. If it wasn't so hot I'd make some tonight. LOL. Missie On 8/3/07, RnScarlson <scarlson1 wrote: > > Ok.. here's a question. I have been watching some shows about travel, > and I am noticing a LOT of other cultures deep frying food. Even Tofu ( > which they make " buns " out of ). So from a health standpoint. Is it > just the SAD fried foods that we're warned not to eat? Or what? Does > anyone have any insight to this? > > After doing some reading up on the Tofu thing.. I might like to try it. > Esp if deep fried. > > Steph > > " We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means > doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, > the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive. " > C.S. Lewis > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I think deep-fried anything is bad. There a ton of fat added to it. It'd probably be okay to try but not something you should add to your regular diet. Renee RnScarlson <scarlson1 wrote: Ok.. here's a question. I have been watching some shows about travel, and I am noticing a LOT of other cultures deep frying food. Even Tofu ( which they make " buns " out of ). So from a health standpoint. Is it just the SAD fried foods that we're warned not to eat? Or what? Does anyone have any insight to this? After doing some reading up on the Tofu thing.. I might like to try it. Esp if deep fried. Steph " We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive. " C.S. Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I have had Japanese fried tofu; it is light and fluffy and not at all greasey. RnScarlson <scarlson1 wrote: Ok.. here's a question. I have been watching some shows about travel, and I am noticing a LOT of other cultures deep frying food. Even Tofu ( which they make " buns " out of ). So from a health standpoint. Is it just the SAD fried foods that we're warned not to eat? Or what? Does anyone have any insight to this? After doing some reading up on the Tofu thing.. I might like to try it. Esp if deep fried. Steph " We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive. " C.S. Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Missie, What do you season your breading for tofu with? My guys have been asking me to make breaded tofu! Lynnea Missie Ward <mszzzi wrote: I'd venture a guess in that other cultures don't eat fried stuff at every single meal, like you could on a SAD, especially if one was to go to the fast food places or out to eat a lot. Every now and again, it's a good way to get a lot of fats - so when we have made fried stuff, I use Canola, since it's one of the better ones for you and is good for that sort of thing - since I worry we don't get enough oils for all those fat soluable vitamins... I've had AgeDofu (fried tofu - Japanese style) and it was one of my first tofu experiences a looong ago. It is still one of my favorites, but we rarely have it, and we rarely go out to eat. I've made it at home, but I bake more stuff instead - oven fries and baked tofu and such. I have made baked tofu, with breading -baked in the oven - and that works for me, too. Especially with a nice BBQ sauce and steamed vegies on the side. YUM. If it wasn't so hot I'd make some tonight. LOL. Missie On 8/3/07, RnScarlson <scarlson1 wrote: > > Ok.. here's a question. I have been watching some shows about travel, > and I am noticing a LOT of other cultures deep frying food. Even Tofu ( > which they make " buns " out of ). So from a health standpoint. Is it > just the SAD fried foods that we're warned not to eat? Or what? Does > anyone have any insight to this? > > After doing some reading up on the Tofu thing.. I might like to try it. > Esp if deep fried. > > Steph > > " We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means > doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, > the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive. " > C.S. Lewis > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Yes yes.. send the recipe for baked tofu. That sounds good. " We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive. " C.S. Lewis On Behalf Of Lynnea Hansen Nascimento Friday, August 03, 2007 5:56 PM Re: Deep fried ? Missie, What do you season your breading for tofu with? My guys have been asking me to make breaded tofu! Lynnea Missie Ward <mszzzi (AT) gmail (DOT) <mszzzi%40gmail.com> com> wrote: I'd venture a guess in that other cultures don't eat fried stuff at every single meal, like you could on a SAD, especially if one was to go to the fast food places or out to eat a lot. Every now and again, it's a good way to get a lot of fats - so when we have made fried stuff, I use Canola, since it's one of the better ones for you and is good for that sort of thing - since I worry we don't get enough oils for all those fat soluable vitamins... I've had AgeDofu (fried tofu - Japanese style) and it was one of my first tofu experiences a looong ago. It is still one of my favorites, but we rarely have it, and we rarely go out to eat. I've made it at home, but I bake more stuff instead - oven fries and baked tofu and such. I have made baked tofu, with breading -baked in the oven - and that works for me, too. Especially with a nice BBQ sauce and steamed vegies on the side. YUM. If it wasn't so hot I'd make some tonight. LOL. Missie On 8/3/07, RnScarlson <scarlson1 (AT) cinci (DOT) <scarlson1%40cinci.rr.com> rr.com> wrote: > > Ok.. here's a question. I have been watching some shows about travel, > and I am noticing a LOT of other cultures deep frying food. Even Tofu ( > which they make " buns " out of ). So from a health standpoint. Is it > just the SAD fried foods that we're warned not to eat? Or what? Does > anyone have any insight to this? > > After doing some reading up on the Tofu thing.. I might like to try it. > Esp if deep fried. > > Steph > > " We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means > doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, > the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive. " > C.S. Lewis > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I toss in Paprika, oregano, Sage, Poultry Seasoning (it's sage, rosemary and a couple other herbs), sometimes garlic powder, nutritional yeast, a pinch of salt and pepper. Sometimes I'll add tarragon, and whatever other leaves I have on hand (rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley). Whatever I feel like that day. LOL. Shake and bake mixes are all vegan, sometimes I use that if I have it on hand - usually only if it's really on sale, otherwise I just tend to make my own. I do keep at least one on hand, in case I forget to pick up matzo crumbs when making this or if we run out of panko or other breadcrumbs. I have also used veganaise to coat them (thin slightly with soymilk) dip in veganaise, then breadcrumb mix to coat. I have also used flour, to coat first, then make the flax 'eggs' (1tbsp flax seeds to 3Tbsp water whirr in blender till it's thick and goopy like eggs) coat then dip back in the flour mix. Same spices as above. I also sometimes do a mix of flour and cornmeal with spices, too. Missie On 8/3/07, Lynnea Hansen Nascimento <lynnea_hansen wrote: > > Missie, > What do you season your breading for tofu with? My guys have been asking > me to make breaded tofu! > Lynnea > > > Missie Ward <mszzzi <mszzzi%40gmail.com>> wrote: > I'd venture a guess in that other cultures don't eat fried stuff at every > single meal, like you could on a SAD, especially if one was to go to the > fast food places or out to eat a lot. Every now and again, it's a good way > to get a lot of fats - so when we have made fried stuff, I use Canola, > since > it's one of the better ones for you and is good for that sort of thing - > since I worry we don't get enough oils for all those fat soluable > vitamins... > > I've had AgeDofu (fried tofu - Japanese style) and it was one of my first > tofu experiences a looong ago. It is still one of my favorites, but we > rarely have it, and we rarely go out to eat. I've made it at home, but I > bake more stuff instead - oven fries and baked tofu and such. > > I have made baked tofu, with breading -baked in the oven - and that works > for me, too. Especially with a nice BBQ sauce and steamed vegies on the > side. YUM. If it wasn't so hot I'd make some tonight. LOL. > > Missie > > On 8/3/07, RnScarlson <scarlson1 <scarlson1%40cinci.rr.com>> > wrote: > > > > Ok.. here's a question. I have been watching some shows about travel, > > and I am noticing a LOT of other cultures deep frying food. Even Tofu ( > > which they make " buns " out of ). So from a health standpoint. Is it > > just the SAD fried foods that we're warned not to eat? Or what? Does > > anyone have any insight to this? > > > > After doing some reading up on the Tofu thing.. I might like to try it. > > Esp if deep fried. > > > > Steph > > > > " We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means > > doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, > > the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive. " > > C.S. Lewis > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 , Lynnea Hansen Nascimento <lynnea_hansen wrote: > > Missie, > What do you season your breading for tofu with? My guys have been asking me to make breaded tofu! > Lynnea Here's what I do: I soak the cubed, drained tofu (firm) in terriyaki or soy, then roll it around in a little seasoned corn starch, then fry in deep oil in a pan. It comes out with a light, crispy coating. Good with noodles! Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Here's a breaded tofu recipe my kids love: TOFU FINGERS INGREDIENTS: 1 carton of extra firm tofu (I use Naysoya) 1/2 cup of nutritional yeast…the flaky kind that you can get in bulk at the health food store Spike (the original) or if you want less sodium, Vegit very low sodium 1/4 cup cornmeal...any kind 3 pinches of onion and garlic powder and any other seasonings of your taste olive oil or any other oil you have DIRECTIONS: Drain water from Tofu...cut tofu into medium size rectangular cubes. In separate bowl mix all other ingredients except for olive oil. Place olive oil in skillet on medium heat. Batter each rectangular cube with yeast mixture until fully covered. Place tofu in skillet, fry until golden brown on both sides. Place on paper towel covered plate to soak up excess oil. Enjoy with ketchup or BBQ sauce. Serves: 4-5 Preparation time: 20 minutes or less NOTE: I add a little basil or Italian Seasoning as well. I also make a maple mustard dipping sauce for them to dip these in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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