Fermented soy foods may be easier for some people to digest than tofu and other unfermented soy. Tempeh, miso and soy sauce are the best known among fermented soy foods. Tempeh has a firm, hearty texture that makes it ideal for use in vegetarian chili, stews and soups.
El Salvador has been marginalized in Latin America and is still little-known outside of this region. Culture and Customs of El Salvador emphasizes the mixture of indigenous and Spanish heritage that colors the society. Boland brings special insight to the essential topics, from history to the arts. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos enhance the text.
El Salvador - History. About 3000 BC , nomadic Nahuatl Amerindians, originally from present-day Mexico, migrated to Central America. The Pipil Amerindians were living in the region now known as El Salvador at the time of the Spanish conquest. They were an agricultural people, with a civilization similar to that of the Aztecs, except that the Pipil had abolished human sacrifice.