Homemade Tofu with Soy Milk! A Must-Have Recipe for Those Overseas!

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   Buy soy milk with 7.2% protein content at the supermarket or health food store.

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   Dissolve the epsom salt in 100 to 150 ml of water.

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   Add the salt solution little by little to the soy milk in a bowl.

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   Stir gently and let it stand for 1 minute.

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   At this point, you can see the mixture starting to separate.

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   Microwave at 500 W for 12 minutes.

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   After heating, pour the softly-set tofu into a mould.

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   Microwave for another 2 minutes.

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   I bought a wooden mold for making 2 blocks in Japan.

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    If you use a 1 block mold, you need a 1 liter carton of soy milk.

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    For a 2 block-mold, use two 1 liter cartons.

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    Ladle the softly-set tofu into your mold lined with a cheese cloth or muslin.

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    Fold the excess fabric over and put a weight on the tofu to press down.

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    After draining, place the tofu wrapped in a cloth into water in a bowl to remove the excess epsom salt.

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    You can omit this process if you like because the amount nigari won't make the tofu bitter.

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    It is done!

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    Buy soy milk with 7.2% protein content.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.