[ The young man's reaction is amusing, but Erik gets the impression that he would not appreciate being laughed at, so he clears his throat into his fist instead. ]

No, the sauce is just a condiment. Tofu has a much blander taste, and tends to take on the flavor of what it's cooked with. The fermenting process is what changes the flavor, like how wine is so much different from grapes.

[ He gestures toward the food. ]

Would you like to see if anything tastes familiar to you?