Soy-Braised Tofu
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden
a) Tempeh: This soy patty is made from fermenting the beans into a cake-like product.
b) TVP: It stands for texturized vegetable protein, and it’s made from defatted soy flour.
c) Miso: A paste made from fermented soybeans combined with salt and fungus.
d) Halvah: A sweet, dense dessert made from soy beans, honey and nuts.
Answers
1.C; 2. A; 3. A; 4. A; 5. D; 6. B; 7. A; 8. A; 9. B; 10. A; 11. D
Between 1 - 3 questions correct: In the dietery dark ages
Based on your lack of soy savvy, you’ve clearly got some work to do when it comes to joining us in the culinary 21st century. Tofu isn’t just for hippies and tree-huggers, you know. Branch out by barbecuing some soy-based veggie burgers to further your education in meatless cuisine.
Between 4 - 7 correct: Soy Far, Soy Good
You aren’t quite a bean curd brainiac, but you can hold your own with a block of tofu in the kitchen. Why not broaden your horizons even further? Pick up a new vegetarian cookbook for some inspiration on incorporating even more tofu into your culinary creations.
Between 8 - 10 correct: A Savant of Soy
Very impressive! You’ve clearly embraced the tantalizing tastes that tofu can offer, and you know all about its nutritional benefits as well. Your next mission? Whip up a favorite tofu dish and share it with a friend who still hasn’t seen the light.
Top image: Soy-Braised Tofu by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
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