Monday, February 19, 2024
The other day, I received some delicious homemade tofu from Takebayashi Yumiko, who lives in Iwamura, Hokuryu Town.
Delicious homemade tofu (by the group "Buta no Shippo")
This handmade tofu is made by members of the group "Buta no Shippo," which operates at Palm Food and Agriculture Workshop in Hokuryu Town.
The group that Takebayashi Yumiko is a part of meets once or twice a month between mid-November and late February. In addition to making homemade tofu, they also make sausages and other frozen foods that are convenient for the busy farming season.
There are currently seven group members, with an age range of about 10 years, and parents and children mix together in a friendly and fun atmosphere.
The story of Yumiko Takebayashi
"The quality of tofu varies depending on various conditions at the time (soybean ingredients, amount of water, weather, temperature, humidity, etc.). When I receive delicious tofu from a friend, I ask them how it's made and use that as reference.
We started making tofu as part of our neighborhood association, but it has been more than 10 years since we started making it among friends... Recently, we have finally gotten to the point where we can make it without too many mistakes.
It has been passed down to our children, and now children and their families come together to enjoy our activities in a friendly, cheerful atmosphere," says Takebayashi Yumiko.
Tofu cooking
Let's start cooking with tofu!
The chef for the two dishes is Noboru!
Meat tofu with plenty of cabbage!
First up is meat tofu with plenty of cabbage!
The meat tofu was soaked in the juices and was delicious!
Fish tofu made by simmering tofu with simmered golden-eyed snapper!
The other dish is fish tofu, made by simmering tofu with simmered golden-eyed snapper!
The sweetness of the fatty white flesh of the golden-eyed snapper and the rich, flavorful broth that soaked into the tofu were both delicious! Thank you for the meal!
This delicious handmade tofu, made with love and in perfect harmony with both meat and fish, is made with boundless love, gratitude, and prayers...
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◇ Interview and text: Ikuko Terauchi (Photography and editing assistance: Noboru Terauchi)
