Takagi, Junko, The best of tofu.Takagi, Junko, The best of tofu. Kodansha. 112p. illus. c2004. 4-88996-172-0. $17.95. JSA Soybeans are highly nutritious and tofu is one of the major food products produced from them. Tofu contains many nutrients that are essential for health, such as proteins, lecithin lecithin Any of a class of phospholipids (also called phosphatidyl cholines) important in cell structure and metabolism. They are composed of phosphate, choline, glycerol (as the ester), and two fatty acids. Various fatty acids pairs distinguish the various lecithins. , isoflavone i·so·fla·vone n. A flavonoid found in soy. isoflavone 3-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; many of the naturally occurring estrogenic substances in pasture plants are isoflavones. (similar to the hormone estrogen), calcium, and choline choline: see vitamin. choline Organic compound related to vitamins in its activity. It is important in metabolism as a component of the lipids that make up cell membranes and of acetylcholine. , in addition to vitamins E, B1, B2 and niacin niacin: see coenzyme; vitamin. niacin or nicotinic acid or vitamin B3 Water-soluble vitamin of the vitamin B complex, essential to growth and health in animals, including humans. . This is a beautifully illustrated book that provides easy-to-follow, inventive recipes using both tofu and okara. The Best of Tofu also includes techniques for making tofu at home, draining techniques, methods of preservation, and how to serve it. Each recipe provides detailed instructions along with a full-color photo accompaniment. Some of the delectable recipes are: Deep-Fried Tofu Balls, Croquettes, Tofu Curry, Braised braise tr.v. braised, brais·ing, brais·es To cook (meat or vegetables) by browning in fat, then simmering in a small quantity of liquid in a covered container. Beef and Tofu, and Crumbly Scrambled Tofu. A wide variety of sauces that can be used with tofu are also included: Sesame Paste Sauce, Balsamic balsamic (bäl·sämˑ·ik), n a substance that can soften and reduce mucus. Sauce, and Chilled Grated Yam, to just list a few. This is an excellent book for adding tofu to your diet either for health reasons, or to simply explore alternative forms of protein. Shirley Reis, IMC Dir., Lake Shore M.S., Mequon, WI J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescent and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code help librarian and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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