Re: this week's food list

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)]

I would go easy on the tamari and the barbacue sauce since both are salty
and BBQ sauce is usually too sweet.

Put it over rice or pearled barley and you're good to go.

(BTW, my blood tests show that I have a total cholesterol of 123 and my
HDL is 26, which is supposed to be too low.  My hemoglobin HbA1c is 5.8%,
which is supposed to indicate increased risk of diabetes, but seems OK for
now.  Triglycerides and all the other measures are normal.  To play it
safe, I'll try my best to cut down on high glycemic foods, such as winter
squash, parsnips, beets, and white rice.  Barley is supposed to be good,
'tho.)

 > From: http://www.juno.com/~bhavaniowl
 > Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 07:57:20 -0500
 >
 > Seems like a good recipe?
 > Spicy Barbecue Tofu
 > 
 > Ingredients (use vegan versions):
 > 
 >     2-3 pounds firm tofu
 >     1 cup peanut butter
 >     1 cup hot water (more or less as needed)
 >     1/4 cup tamari sauce
 >     2 cloves crushed garlic
 >     1 tablespoon black pepper
 >     1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 >     your favorite spicy barbecue sauce
 > Directions:
 > Buy a good tofu that doesn't have an after taste. Freeze tofu 48 hours. 
 > Defrost and squeeze out water.  Cut into little squares (1
 > approximately).
 > In a separate bowl add soy or tamari sauce, peanut butter (creamy or
 > chunky), crushed garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper.  Slowly stir in
 > steaming water until the right consistency which might be like a thick
 > salad dressing.
 > Mix in tofu cubes and cover all sides well. Spread cubes in one layer on
 > a well oiled baking sheet.  Barbecue sauce can be spread on top at this
 > time.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.  Remove and turn over.  More
 > barbecue sauce can be added.  Return to oven and bake  additional 20
 > minutes or until tofu seems cooked.
 > I don't think anything in the recipe needs to be exact, but I definitely
 > would not skip the freezing part.  Meat eaters are willing to try this
 > because they think it might be chicken.
 > Preparation time: 15 minutes preparation, cook time 40-45 min.