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Tofu is a vegetable food that originated in China. It is made by pressing the curds that come from coagulated Soymilk, its production being similar to the production of cheese from milk. Tofu usually has to be processed in some way since it has very little flavour of its own. It can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different ways that Tofu can be prepared for culinary purposes. Tofu was not used in the West until the late 1900s, when vegetarianism became popular. It is well known today, but considered by many to be a rather unappetizing meat substitute.

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The Soya bean is a species of legume native to East Asia. It has been used in China for 5,000 years as a food and a component of drugs. Soy contains considerable amounts of all of the amino acids essential for humansand is the highest vegetable source of protein. Soybeans are the main constituent in a great number of processed foods, including dairy alternates. Two such products are Soy Milk and Tofu, which is made from coagulated Soymilk. Soy is used in making Soya Sauce, oil, milk, infant formula and cheese. The is much controversy that soy products may be harmful to the health.

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This delicious vegetarian dish will serve 4 people. Preparation time is roughly twenty minutes and cooking time another twenty.

INGREDIENTS

3ml crushed chilli flakes

5ml ground cumin

10ml dried thyme

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced

2 medium leeks, halved and sliced lengthways

1 red and 1 yellow pepper – seeded and sliced

1 large tomato, peeled and thickly sliced.

1 tin mixed beans, drained.

Rice to serve.

Heat 50ml water in a saucepan. Add the chilli, cumin and thyme. Simmer for a minute or so.

Add the sweet potato and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the leeks and peppers and cook until almost soft.

Add the tomato and beans and simmer for 5 minutes more.

Delicious with white or brown Basmati rice

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In a food processor mix together a handful of fresh parsley leaves, several leaves of fresh basil, a clove of garlic and some olive oil, a little at a time, until a smooth paste is reached. Mix this paste with 250g of hot, cooked pasta (any pasta will do), adding more olive oil or butter if required. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot. This is an excellent quick pasta sauce, and easy to make.

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This is another delicious way to use up left over mashed potatoes and cabbage. Mix together mashed potatoes and cabbage with a beaten egg and a little butter and milk. Form into cakes about ½” thick and 3” to 4” across. Fry on top of the stove in butter or bacon fat. Serve with fried eggs and bacon. I’ve also tried this dish using left over Brussels sprouts instead of the cabbage and it works well.

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