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Tofu

Cultural Context

Tofu, originating from China, has been a staple in Japanese cuisine for centuries, often celebrated for its versatility and health benefits. Traditionally, it is used in dishes like miso soup and agedashi tofu, reflecting the Japanese philosophy of utilizing simple, natural ingredients. Today, tofu has gained global popularity, appearing in various cuisines and dietary preferences, especially in vegetarian and vegan cooking.

JapaneseJPmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
280 grams soybeans
20 ml bittern (nigari)
mold box

coagulant

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice and vinegar can be used as natural coagulants for making tofu.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos offers a lower sodium alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric adds health benefits and color, while ground ginger is often more affordable.

1

Wash the soybeans.

2

Soak the soybeans in water.

3

Drain the soaked soybeans.

4

Crush the soybeans.

5

Boil the crushed soybeans.

6

Set up a strainer with a cloth.

7

Scoop the crushed soybeans into the cloth.

8

Squeeze the cloth to extract soy milk.

9

Heat the soy milk.

10

Prepare the bittern (nigari).

11

Add the bittern to the soy milk.

12

Set up the mold box.

13

Pour the coagulated soy milk into the mold box.

14

Place a weight on the mold box to press the tofu.

15

Complete the tofu.

Cooking Techniques

blendingstrainingcurdlingpressing

Equipment Needed

mold boxstrainercloth

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Bean CurdDoufu
Local Name: 豆腐

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