The Curd Is the Word

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • July 19, 2007
Unless you're a vegetarian, chances are you haven't enjoyed much tofu. This humble soybean product has been labeled “health food,” but in Asia it's more than that. Being a cheap source of protein, tofu is as common there as cheese is in Europe....
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