Commonly called ‘awara or wara’ a street food in Nigeria, tofu is processed soybean curd commonly eaten as a snack.
It is estimated that ”About 5 measures of soybean can fetch you N20,000 worth of awara”
Mostly found in the streets of Northern Nigeria. This ready to eat snack is made by frying slices of the seasoned
curd. It can be eaten as it’s fried, with ‘yaji’ or enjoyed with a tomato, pepper and onion mix.
Aside it being delicious, it is enriched with a lot of health benefits. It is often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian
meals or cuisine. It is a good source of nutrients like; calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. It also contains amino
acids, making it a good replacement for meat.
Tofu has many health benefits, including protecting the heart and preventing metabolic syndrome, a combination of
conditions that can lead to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. Tofu can help promote digestive health and prevent
constipation. Tofu can help promote weight loss by keeping you full for longer and increasing metabolism. Tofu can help
lower your cholesterol levels which can help in preventing cardiovascular disease.
