If you want to improve the flavor of tofu, you can make it yourself at home.Tofu is fresh and fragrant.Start by making your own soy milk, then turn it into tofu.
Step 1: The soybeans should be soaked in water overnight.
They need to be covered with six cups of water.The beans should increase in size.If you want to change the amount of soybeans you're using, be sure to use a volume of water three times the volume.
Step 2: The water should be drained.
If the beans are soft, drain the soaking water from them using a strainer.If the beans are completely drained, put them in a bowl or container.
Step 3: The water should be boiled for four quarts of water.
You won't risk having the water and beans boil over the rim if you use a large stockpot.
Step 4: Put the beans in a container.
If you want to puree them, Process them in a blender for 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 5: The beans should be cooked.
Add 8 ounces of beans to the boiling water.Bring the heat down to medium and cook for 15 minutes.2 or 3 drops of vegetable oil should be added to the mixture when it starts to boil again.Don't let the heat go down.For another 10 minutes, cook.
Step 6: The mixture should be strained.
Put the strainer over the large bowl.Slowly, pour the boiled soybean mixture through the lined strainer.The soybean milk is separate from the mash.Pick up the corners of the cloth and twist them tightly.Press the spoon repeatedly on the cloth bundle to force the liquid into the bowl.You have now produced soy milk.
Step 7: Take your tofu box to the store.
A tofu container with holes through the bottom is four times the size of the box.The ends should drape over the sides of the box.There is another cotton cloth you can use.You can poke holes in a different container if you don't have a special tofu box.
Step 8: The soy milk should be cooked.
Measure the liquid and cook it in a pot.The temperature should stay at 140 F.
Step 9: The coagulant needs to be prepared.
There is a cup of water in the bowl.Take 1/2 of the nigari and mix it.You can use gypsum as a coagulant and it will result in a softer tofu.
Step 10: The soy milk and coagulant should be mixed together.
Slowly add the rest of the mixture to the pot.As you mix the liquids, stir constantly.Slowly add the other half of the mixture.
Step 11: Put the mixture in a pot.
The pot should be covered and reduced to the lowest possible heat.The mixture will begin to coagulate and the curds will separate.It's time to transfer tofu when you see the whites and the yellows separate.
Step 12: Transfer tofu.
Use a spoon to scoop the tofu out of the pot.It should be smooth and even.The excess cloth should be wrapped over the top.To serve as a weight, put a large pot of water on top of the container.Allow the container to sit for 20 minutes so it can drain.
Step 13: Tofu should be chilled.
The bowl should be filled with cold water.Tofu can be placed in the bowl of water.Remove the container by turning it over.The gauze has to be removed.Tofu is ready to eat.
Step 14: A coagulant solution can be made.
The nigari should be put into a cup with a small amount of water.When the coagulant has dissolved, keep stirring.
Step 15: The coagulant should be added to the soy milk.
Place the two ingredients in a bowl and use a spoon to fold them together.If they are agitated too much, the mixture will turn into a lump.
Step 16: The mixture should be put into heatproof bowls.
You can use heatproof cups.
Step 17: The dishes should be in a pan.
A cast iron skillet is good for cooking.If you put water into the pan, it will rise up the sides of the bowls and not enter them.
Step 18: The pan should be covered with a lid.
Place the lid tightly on the pan by using a dishcloth.
Step 19: The tofu should be cooked.
The water should come to a steady boil after you turn the heat to medium.The tofu should be cooked for about 10 minutes, or until it's just set.
Step 20: Take the tofu out of the pan and let it rest.
Place it on a table and let it sit at room temperature.
Step 21: Tofu should be served.
You can chill it in the refrigerator or serve it warm.Toppings include lemon, shaved cucumber, sea salt, and soy sauce.Tofu can be cooked with instead of served alone.Dango is a snack made of tofu.