Ohhh TOFU!!!

I never would have thought I'd be so ecstatic about eating a slab of tofu. Clealry, I've been ignorant to a whole subculture of artisan tofu. Ok, so I made that part up, but with the funky designs on Otokomae Tofu, you'd think that maybe an underworld of tofu gangs were spilling blood for being named top dog. Actually, I couldn't help but think of the artwork from the anime series Samurai Champloo when I saw the packaging. If you ever come across this stuff, don't hesitate to pick up a box of two despite the high prices. The stuff is amazing! Of the ones I chose, they were both intensely flavorful and creamy!!! I've never had tofu dense with such soybeany flavor. And the texture! Goodness! Though it felt heavy on the tongue, it actually felt whipped as the tofu melted in your mouth. What a delight! I'm thankful that the big Japanese market, Mitsuwa now air ships them from Japan! Due to their artisanal nature, they must be consumed relatively soon. I'm sure it's not jampacked with all that preservative nonsense. More room for real soybeans! ;) Ah yes, freshest is best! So go and find some today!!