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"I tried tofu once, but I didn't like it..."

Over the years we have heard many people say they gave tofu a try but didn't enjoy it or that they found it hard to cook with. But there are so many types of tofu and ways to use them that it is a bit like saying "I tried bread once but I didn't like it"!

So we have decided to make this page to illustrate the differences between the tofu products we have so you don't have to guess from the label alone.

 


Viana Real Nigari TofuViana Real Nigari Tofu

An extra firm organic tofu which is made in the traditional way with nigari, a natural mineral salt, which helps produce a very firm texture.

Relatively flavourless it best used in recipes where it will be served in spices or in a sauce. This tofu has a very, very slightly bitter flavour due to the Nigari, but this is easily lost when cooked with seasonings.

Much more dense than many tofus you may see in the supermarkets, Viana's Real Nigari Tofu is very versatile because you can slice it thin or finely dice it and it is robust enough to be skewered.

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Viana Real Smoked TofuViana Real Smoked Tofu

Made from Viana's Nigari Tofu, this organic tofu is firmer and a little drier and has a rich flavour of real beech wood smoke.

Can be enjoyed raw or used in recipes.

It's extra firm texture means that it can be cut very thin which makes it great for sandwich slices or finely diced in salads.

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Viana Hazelnut TofuViana Hazelnut Tofu

An extra firm organic tofu with chopped hazelnuts mixed in. Can be eaten uncooked, as a snack or with salads, etc. but can be lightly fried or baked in other recipes.

The hazelnuts inside the tofu mean that it cannot be sliced quite as thinly as other tofu in the Viana range, however chunky slices or cubes can be used in salads, or stir fries, etc.

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Viana Sprout TofuViana Green Life Sprout Tofu

This tofu is based on the organic Real Nigari Tofu but also contains sprouting mung beans, parsley and sesame seeds.

Bean sprouts are packed with vitamins, minerals and enzymes making this tofu even more nutritious.

It can be used in salads, lightly fried, marinated, etc.

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Taifun Tofu Rosso TofuTaifun Tofu Rosso

Tofu Rosso is an organic fim tofu, part of Taifun's mediterranean range, with tomato, olives and peppers.

Really delicious just sliced or diced in salads or sandwiches. Can be sauted and served with rice, cous cous, pasta or potato.

Due to the additional ingredients, this tofu is a little crumbly and doesn't slice as thinly as a smoked tofu.

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Taifun Basil TofuTaifun Basil Tofu

A firm organic tofu with a strong flavour of fresh basil. A good dense texture that can be cut quite finely.

Delicious in salads, diced or sliced or lightly sauted and served with pasta, noodles, cous cous, etc.

The basil flavour is well suited to being served with tomato flavoured dishes.

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Taifun Smoked TofuTaifun Smoked Tofu

This is a classic organic smoked tofu. Very firm with a smooth consistancy that can be sliced very finely.

Smoked with the 'Reiberauch' process using friction on beech wood blocks resulting in a full smoky flavour but avoiding potentially harmful chemicals that form when wood is burned.

Can be used to make tasty bacon alternatives.

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Taifun Smoked Tofu with Almonds and Sesame SeedTaifun Smoked Tofu with Almonds and Sesame Seeds

An organic, extra-firm smoked tofu with with roasted almonds and sesame seeds. Made in a traditional process with Nigari mineral salt.

Makes an excellent snack, simply cut into slices. Can be diced for salads and stir fries etc.

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Blue Dragon Silken TofuBlue Dragon Silken Tofu

Silken tofu is really a different class of product to the other tofu we sell. Usually sold in aseptic packs, It is made of almost the same ingredients in a similar process but the final result is much softer and more delicate.

Silken tofu really needs to be fried (usually deep fried) to toughen it up before using in stir fries or other recipes.

It can be used in various recipes where its softness is an advantage, such as scrambled tofu, tofu quiches and sweets such as chocolate mousses and fruit smoothies.

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Marigold Braised TofuMarigold Braised Tofu

This is also another class of product quite distinct from the blocks of tofu above. It is made from many layers of tofu skin, formed when soya milk is boiled and the evaporation leaves a thin film which can be lifted off with a stick. Traditionally, this was known as 'Yuba'.

This braised tofu comes in a can, and looks a little like tuna-fish when opened. The folds of tofu skin have been pressed into chunks that can be stewed, or added to soups.

In the photo to the right, the tightly packed chunks have been spread out. It can be eaten straight from the can, in soups and stir-fries.

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Provamel Tofu MinceProvamel Tofu Mince

An innovative tofu product that replaces mined beef in recipes like lasagne, spaghetti bolgnese sheperds pie as well as being useful for fillings in pastries empanadas and pies.

Made with organic tofu, it has a brown colour with firm ground pieces of tofu seasoned with garlic, pepper and a pinch of chili.

To cook simply heat and stir in some pre-heated oil in a pan for 3-5 minutes.

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Provamel Tofu PiecesProvamel Marinated Tofu

These organic firm tofu pieces have been marinated and pre-cooked, so they can be enjoyed straight from the box.

They are seasoned with pepper, paprika, ginger, mace, tumeric and cayenne peppers with some onion and garlic and coriander.

All this seasoning makes a very tasty tofu with a nice chewy texture, not too firm but touger on the outside with a softer inside.

To cook you can simply heat in a little oil in a pan, before serving with rice, noodles, pasta, potatos, etc.

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General cooking tips:
Tofu can stick to hot pans, so we strongly advise using non-stick pans because it makes things easy. You can dust your tofu in flour before shallow frying which can help prevent sticking in a metal pan.


 

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