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Subject: Re: Recipes for tofu? [tofu is high in fat.]
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Date: Tue, 30-Jul-85 15:21:46 EDT
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> 	I would like to find some flavorful recipes that use tofu,
> but don't use lots of oil to fry to tofu. I really like stir-fried
> tofu, but I'm trying to cut down on fat.

Unfortunately, you won't gain much by avoiding oil when cooking
tofu.  I quote from "The Palo Alto Coop News", July 22, 1985, an
article by Mele Kent titled "All about tofu":

	"Tofu ... contains no cholesterol, but it is high in fat
	-- albeit unsaturated fat."
	
	"[While] tofu does have a good ratio of calories to protein,
	bear in mind that it is considered high in fat (about 50%
	of its calories are from fat), and should be balanced with
	low-fat foods."

There is a chart (credited to "The Book of Tofu") showing "what
percentage of the calories in these protein-rich foods are from
fat?"
	Chicken (light meat, no skin)		24%
	Fish (fillet of sole)			10%
	Low-fat milk				34%
	Tofu					52%
	Sirloin steak				33%
	Lean ground beef			64%
and a footnote: "Nutrionists recommend that no more than 30% of
the calories in your complete diet from fat".

I like to make a fiery Ma Po Tofu and then eat small amounts of
it with lots of rice.

-Jeff

P.S.: One can make a very nice mock-Laserwriter out of tofu and
selenium.  Remember to cover it tightly when boiling large
quantities of ammonia!