Never without tofu!

While preparing The Arbitrary Guide to Tofu Digs in London, we wanted to share a few wonderful facts about this miraculous ingredient to help you dive into the world of tofu. Tofu has been around for almost 2,000 years. Legend has it that it was discovered in China during the Han Dynasty when soy milk was mixed with a coagulant, forming curds—its earliest name before it became known as "tofu," the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word doufu, meaning bean curd.

Remarkably, tofu contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete plant based protein—so no more questions about where vegans get their protein? The liquid byproduct of tofu making, called tofu whey, was historically believed to have medicinal properties, such as cooling the body and aiding digestion.

Tofu Satay Skewers by Vegan Punks

From silken to firm and extra-firm, tofu’s versatility truly shines through seasoning, cutting, deep-freezing, glazing, grilling, smashing or blending. Here are some of Vegan Punks' diverse methods to cook and love tofu: tiramisu, chocolate mousse, egg sandwiches, nuggets, skewers, and stir-fries. You might not want to spend a day without tofu from now on.

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