vegetarian

[WildInTheWind]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Tofu is your best friend. Or at least it could be if you give it a chance. I happen to have grown up in a household where tofu was a staple since I was a wee laddie, so being a vegetarian (borderline vegan) for the past 20 years has been very, very simple. I really don't understand where all the tofu hate comes from, because it is just wonderful- raw, stir-fried, steamed (soon-doo-bu), as ice cream, etc. Soy milk, edamame, and soy nuts are also great protein sources. It's an acquired taste, but you would do well to go check out some Asian restaurants (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.) to see how they do their tofu dishes. Unfortunately I think most people think of tofu as the slimy crap found in the raw form in some salad bars, so definitely keep an open mind about it. Being vegetarian is not just about fake meats or having to compromise or sacrifice. It's about have great food that you enjoy unconditionally because it is healthy, humane and environmentally sustainable.

Oh I like tofu, I just can't seem to cook it right. It always turns out awful. But that goes for pretty much anything I try to cook.