Tofu
Posted: Sun 22 Apr, 2018 8:54 pm
Hi. New to tofu. What's the go for hiking with it? Doing a three day hike in wild dog mountains, blue mountains, and using it for second night. How should I store it in my pack?
Eremophila wrote:Assuming you mean fresh tofu?? Some brands have a better shelf life than others, I have purchased some that go off in their original packaging well before their expiry date.
I'd leave it in its packaging - assuming the quantity is what you need - and "double-bag" in a strong ziplock. Store in the middle of your pack if it's warm weather. Should be fine for your suggested 2-day period.
I'd suggest there may be better vego/vegan products for a short hike.....
Mark F wrote:If you are looking for non-meat based meals, also consider textured vegetable protein (tvp) which you can buy from indian grocery shops. I use it for simple curries. It holds together much better than tofu after cooking and is already dry. It comes in bite size chunks rather than a mince and is quite cheap. One packet is about 2-3 serves. I will add brand details once I find a packet.
Orion wrote:I often buy miso soup that has freeze-dried tofu in it. In that form it's okay, texture is decent, and it rehydrates very quickly.
jfullertonharvey wrote:Any suggestions for other products?
ribuck wrote:From the Japanese Foods shelf in Woollies or Coles. Make sure you get the one that says Freeze Dried on the box.
Huntsman247 wrote:A friend of mine who is vegan decided he would not go with my suggestion to make beef jerky as a snack idea and ended up making tofu jerky.