Update-date: Jan 22 2024
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Japanese Cuisine
Soy-based food, popular for its nourishing quality, has developed over the years as it has existed for a long time. In this article, we will introduce you to the benefits of eating nutrient-rich soy-based foods: tofu and soy milk.
Today, apart from the standard tofu, soybeans are used as a substitute for meat, rice, and noodles. In Japan, soy milk, which is a substitute for milk, is very popular. Because of its unique taste, some people may dislike it and for those people, matcha, cocoa, coffee, or sugar will make it easier to drink. Recently, using soy milk instead of milk for making desserts is popular among ladies.
Nutritious Soy Milk Beverages and Food
Vegetable protein in soybean is beneficial for the human body: in addition to lowering cholesterol, it offers protein, fibers, additive-free vitamins, and minerals. For instance, organic soy milk beverages have much fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, with low sugar and purine. Drinking it moderately is good for your body and will help you lose weight.
Tonyu nabe is a hotpot of soymilk-based soup, made by boiling and simmering vegetables, meat, and fish in it. Milky white soy milk and tasty broth meld perfectly, creating rich soybean and umami. The smooth soup is a great match with meat and vegetable, leaving a sweet and fresh aftertaste in your mouth.
Types of Tofu
Tofu, being full of minerals and microelements, is effective in enhancing appetite and improving digestion. Unsaturated fatty acids help to dissolve cholesterol in the blood vessel wall, and in addition to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, it lessens body fat and preserves renal function.
In Japan, there are two types of tofu: silken kinu and firm momen. In the Edo period, the firmness of momen tofu marinated in seawater was suitable for being saved and transported. This way of producing tofu still exists in some rural parts of Japan. Both types are often used in various Japanese dishes: miso soup, hotpot, and chilled tofu.
Tofu is also very good for supplying calcium. As most Asians are said to be lactose intolerant, soy milk is adequate for their body compared with milk. Substituting ingredients with soy-based food is a great way to improve your health.
However, no matter how healthy tofu and soy milk are said to be, don’t eat them too much! Also, be careful in case you have soy allergies.
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
