Synopses & Reviews
An Incredible Food From The East To Revolutionize Cooking In The West
Amazingly versatile, ideal for weight control, low in saturated fats and cholesterol free, tofu is widely available in America today. This beautifully illustrated book is a complete guide to tofu, its forms, its traditions, including:
250 Gourmet Recipes from East and West -- Soups, Salads, Dressings, Sauces, Main Dishes, Casseroles, Barbecued and Deep-Fried Specialties, and Desserts.
Easy-to-Follow Instructions for Making 7 Varieties of Tofu at Home.
A Clear, Scientific Guide to Nutritional Benefits.
A Definitive Guide to Soyfoods, Japanese Foods, and Sources in the United States.
The protein backbone of East Asian diets, tofu offers an ideal answer to the protein problem for millions of nutrition-conscious Americans. Natural and inexpensive, quick and easy to prepare, an inspiration to creative cookery, tofu is a miraculous addition to the American menu, a food of the future.
Synopsis
The book that launched the tofu revolution is back in a beautiful new package, including over 500 tempting and original recipes from the East and West-from traditional Japanese Five-Color Sushi Rice with Tofu to heart-healthy Grilled Tofu with Korean Barbecue Sauce to hints on making your own flavored Tofu Burgers. An all-in-one reference, this book covers the production of tofu and other soy products, Asian cooking techniques and equipment, and much much more. With over 350,000 copies in print, THE BOOK OF TOFU has been hailed by the Vegetarian Times as "an awesome book about the most incredible of foods"; by the Washington Post as "a seminal work"; and by the New York Times as the book that "awakened the West to the wonders of tofu." With over 300 illustrations and an extensive bibliography, you'll never be at a loss for how to prepare this perfect vegan protein.
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Bibliography: v. 1, p. 407-412.