Fashion effect or not, in a few decades, tofu has become unavoidable. An alternative to meat enjoyed by vegetarians , it still suffers from its reputation among carnivores who are reluctant to adopt what they consider a threatening ersatz.

What is tofu?

Have you ever wondered? Soft white paste with a fairly neutral taste, tofu is a food from China, where it is a staple food. Popular with vegetarian and vegan diets, it's actually curd soy milk. Quite simply. It is found in the fresh produce section and can be cooked as is, or fried, breaded ... It can be used in salads as well as in hot dishes. It comes in two forms: firm tofu, used for all types of cooking, and silky tofu, found in sauces.

Tofu, a good alternative?

If, taste, the debate is not settled, in terms of input, tofu defends itself. 100 g of tofu is a contribution of 18 g of protein , or as much as for the same portion of cod or lamb chop. We understand why this star food of Asian diets is also popular in the plates of vegetarians ! The only problem? His taste, or perhaps the fact that, precisely, he does not have any. If you want to convince recalcitrants to succumb to it, then it is useless to serve it as it is. Better to accommodate with spices or a pan of vegetables ... or to sublimate it in a burger!

Full of ideas for (re) discovering tofu in our slideshow!