Using Tofu, Tempeh & Other Soyfoods in Restaurants, Delis & Cafeterias

Book excerpt: Abstract: An assortment of healthful quantity recipes featuring tofu, tempeh, and other soyfoods are presented for restaurants and eating establishments interested in adding soyfoods to their menu selections. In addition to their low cost and versatility, soyfoods are low in calories and fat and can be readily incorporated into a variety of meatless menu items. Names, addresses, phone numbers, and owners' names are provided for 1) soyfoods, restaurants, delis, and cafeterias, 2) second-generation soyfoods manufacturer-distributors, and 3) soyfoods marketer-distributors. The name, location, starting date, startup costs, and average and maximum weekly sales in 1982 are reported for the largest soyfoods eating establishments in the U.S. The most popular tofu, soymilk, and tempeh recipes served at soyfoods restaurants or marketed ready-to-serve are identified and ranked according to sales. Names are provided of recipes produced by second-generation soyfoods manufacturer-distributors and marketer-distributors. Quantity recipes using tofu and tempeh are presented. A series of articles published in journals, newspapers, and magazines on soyfoods restaurants is included. Sample menus, posters, flyers, and promotional matl also presented.