With gratitude for the delicious homemade tofu yudofu!

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Thank you to Yumiko Takebayashi, a resident of Iwamura, Hokuryu Town, for the delicious homemade tofu, okara, and steamed soybeans.

This is the last group of the year, "Buta no Shippo," making tofu.

Homemade tofu, okara, and steamed soybeans

Homemade tofu, okara, and steamed soybeans
Homemade tofu, okara, and steamed soybeans

Hot tofu, simmered soybeans, and rice with Kurosengoku soybeans

We immediately enjoyed the delicious tofu in hot boiled tofu, the okara in a stew with plenty of vegetables, and the steamed soybeans in rice with soybeans and Kurosenkoku soybeans.

Boiled tofu, simmered okara, and soybean rice
Boiled tofu & simmered okara & soybean rice

Piping hot tofu

The hot tofu is made with a rich broth made from kelp, topped with shiso leaves, and drizzled with ponzu sauce!

Piping hot tofu
Piping hot tofu

Okara

Add carrots, colored bell peppers, shimeji mushrooms, cucumber, and black beans to the okara and stir-fry thoroughly, then season with dashi, soy sauce, mirin, salt and pepper.

Soybean pulp stew with plenty of vegetables
Soybean pulp stew with plenty of vegetables

Soybeans & Kurosengoku soybean rice

Serve with rice cooked with boiled soybeans, Kurosengoku boiled beans, kelp, and salt!

Soybeans and Kurosengoku rice
Soybeans and Kurosengoku rice

A classic cold winter dish: "Yudofu," okara (soy pulp) with plenty of vegetables, and soy rice...
Enjoy homemade soy dishes that are unique to winter!

With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers for the delicious handmade tofu that everyone has lovingly made...

Praying for the arrival of warm spring...
Praying for the arrival of warm spring...

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◇ Interview and text: Ikuko Terauchi (Photography and editing assistance: Noboru Terauchi)