Our mysterious friend, tofu. Ten Tips for Tackling Tofu.
Tofu. It has been around for thousands of years and is a staple food in many Asian countries. Tofu is high in protein and considered a complete protein, as it contains all of the essential amino acids. Unfortunately, tofu does not have much of a reputation in this country. Those who shun it are usually those who have never had it, or have only tried it once or twice. I think it's safe to assume that the majority of peoples' dislike for tofu is based on psychological thoughts they harbor before even tasting it in the first place. Tofu has also gotten a bit of a bad rap from the "scientific" community as well. Recently, many so-called "studies" have claimed that "soy" is responsible many health ailments. Why soy? Why not pinto, or kidney, or black, or garbanzo? Why do we focus in on this innocent bean? I am sure it has something to do with it being an excellent replacement for meat. In fact, aside from being a complete protein, just like