Shio-Koji & Amazake Toma-tofu

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   [Amazake Shio-Koji] is made by adding 1 part shio-koji to 2 parts amazake.

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   If you don't have any amazake, substitute it with 1 teaspoon shio-koji to 1-1.5 teaspoons mirin.

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   Combine the agar and the Amazake Shio-Koji in a small pan and mix together well.

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   Agar tends to form lumps, so make sure to thoroughly stir.

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   Add the tomato juice to the mixture, bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat to dissolve the agar; (the temperature should be brought to at least 90C, otherwise the agar won't set later).

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   Reduce the heat to low and add the soy milk.

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   After adding the soy milk, heat the mixture (don't allow it to boil) until it reaches 70-80C while continuously stirring.

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   Whilst the mixture is still warm, divide it into individual serving dishes.

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   The tofu will set at room temperature, so don't leave it in the pan!

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    If it's winter, the tofu will start to set very quickly.

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    Once cooled, chill in the refrigerator.

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    Add a dash of olive oil or a pinch of salt before serving.

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    [Agar] Agar is made from red algae.

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    It has properties that lie somewhere between gelatin, which is an animal-based product, and kanten agar, which is made from other species of red algae.

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    Agar will result in a smooth, vegetable-based jelly.

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    Normally when using agar, you should add 100 ml water per 4 g teaspoon.

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    If you don't have agar, you can use gelatin and use 5 g per 100 ml instead.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.