Why would anyone praise rice and tofu? They're so freaking bland, that's why rice cultures go so overboard with spices and flavorings, since the base food is so lacking in that department.
I guess I can give them a bit of break since they're been eating nothing but crudely cooked monster meat and bizarre plants for who know how long, but still, another "OMG rice!" moment definitely triggered another massive eyeroll moment for me.