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Wild how different everyone is! Tofu is the most delicious thing to me lol, I have it every day
I think the main problem is the complete lack of flavor.
I love the texture of all its forms, but there always needs to be significant work done to make it taste like anything.
The lack of flavor is because you've never had good tofu. It's like someone from China complaining that bread is flavorless because they've only even had Wonder bread (or a similar bland, white bread)
Tofu is not a normal part of the American diet, so there is little market pressure for high quality tofu. Unless you're explicitly seeking out high quality tofu, and know what to look for, you'll only ever end up eating very low quality tofu. I've never even seen anything other than bottom of the barrel tofu outside a specialty store in the US
Reminds me of how, relatively, bad burgers and hot dogs are in Japan. Or tacos. Dear lord the tacos in Japan are so bad (unless you know where to go)
It tastes so good lol! We’re discussing an ingredient that’s shined in countless dishes across many cultures for over a thousand years :p I just fry it and use a heavy hand with my favorite spices and it’s like heaven in a bowl
Right, so it tastes like those spices.
I mean, many things wouldn't be good if you just made it hot and ate it. Unless you're British...
They they wouldn't be good and they wouldn't be able to eat it!
Now you’re starting to see the magic!
No, pretty sure thats exactly what I originally said
I guess we just disagree on it being a significant labor then! I don’t really see it differently than seasoning rice or pasta
I supposed I stressed things poorly. The seasoning needs to be significant, whether or not the chef personally finds it difficult.
Then I’m as confused as when we started! Don’t you like your meals to be flavorful?
Yeah, which is why I usually don't use tofu
I find your line of reasoning to be totally inscrutable! It’s quite easy to learn how to cook with it if you ever want to down the line, but enjoy your meals either way
I refuse to be scruted.