Vegan - Veganism

Veganism is the practice of eliminating the use by human beings of non-human animal products. (Wikipedia)

Vegan refers to either a person who follows this way of eating, or the diet itself.

Well-planned vegan diets have been found to offer protection against obesity, heart and renal diseases, cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis. But poorly planned vegan diets can be deficient in Vitamin B12, iron, vitamin D, calcium, iodine, and omega-3 fatty acids. (Wikipedia)

I am not a vegan, but after reading the information above, I am encouraged to have vegan diets sometimes. I have a few dishes that fit into the categories.  One of them is tofu.  Tofu is based on soybeans, and it is very healthy and also versatile.

Recipe to share:  Tahu Bacem (Javanese Cooking)

Tahu Bacem-Double Cooked Tofu

Javanese  Cooking

Shallow Frying The Tofu

(after finished braising)

The Tofu is Served with Steamed Rice, a Salad and walnuts

Tahu Bacem – Double Cooked Tofu

(Braise and Shallow Fry)

Ingredients:

500g firm tofu

50g palm sugar

1teaspoon salt

1 small onion, diced

1clove garlic, crushed

1 small slice of galangal

1 salam leaf

1 juice of a lemon

1 cup water

½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Method

Cut the tofu into 12 large cubes

Place in a deep saucepan, add in the ingredients, and accept the oil

Cook, bring to a boil than reduce to a gentle simmer,

Finished cooking when there are no longer any liquids left

Keep a side to cool.

Shallow fry the tofu with oil, cook until dark brown.

To serve: serve tofu to garnish steamed rice with a salad.

Enjoy and Happy Cooking