Tofu or bean curd is another very healthy soy based food. It is used in many different Japanese dishes.
Tofu is made by curdling fresh hot soymilk with a coagulant, such as nigari. Nigari is made from magnesium chloride, a compound found in sea water.
Tofu is rich in protein and B-complex vitamins. You can buy it at any good supermarket or Asian food store.
One simple which is popular in Japan is to serve tofu cold, with some ginger and a sprinkling of spring onions on top. A small amount of soy sauce is then poured over the top. Tofu is very tasty added to soups and can be an excellent meat alternative in stir-fries.
If you are interested in try to make it yourself there is a good site which explains how to make tofu.
