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“Katsuno Tofu” Loved by Former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka. Do You Know About Kakuei Tanaka, a Symbol of Japan’s High Economic Growth Period? Do You Know Former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka? In our tofu-making class, led by a tofu master from “Katsuno Tofu,” you can make the same tofu that former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka loved. According to a national public opinion survey by Asahi Shimbun in March 2009, titled “What Comes to Mind When You Think of the Showa Era (1926-1989)?”, Kakuei Tanaka ranked second in the person category with 21% of the votes, following Emperor Showa who had 31%. While Kakuei Tanaka is very famous among Japanese people, many foreigners may not know about him. Today, I would like to briefly introduce not only “KatsunoTofu” but also Kakuei Tanaka, the former Prime Minister who had a deep connection with Kagurazaka. Former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka Was a Powerful Politician Who Transformed Japan Kakuei Tanaka was born in Niigata Prefecture in 1918. In 1941, he opened Tanaka Architecture Office in Iidabashi, the starting point of Kagurazaka. This marked the beginning of his relationship with Kagurazaka. He later entered politics and in 1957, at the age of 39, becameread more“Katsuno Tofu” Loved by Former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka

30Jul, 20242024年7月29日

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How to Make Homemade Tofu from a Tofu Meister

By ninjakotan

How to Make Homemade Tofu from a Tofu Meister How to Make Homemade Tofu, by Kai Moriyama, a Tofu Meister Let me introduce how to make homemade (handmade) tofu, taught by Kai Moriyama, a tofu meister from the long-established tofu shop “Katsuno Tofu” (founded in 1942) in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku. First, join the “Tofu Making Class” led by Kai Moriyama, the tofu meister, to learn the secrets of tofu making. Then, read through this guide on how to make homemade tofu and create your own delicious tofu at home. Tofu making is also a great educational activity for children and is perfect for vegetarians. Enjoy making and savoring the best tofu you’ve ever tasted. Tofu Making Process Ingredients 300g soybeans 12g nigari 1 liter of 80°C water Equipment Blender Thermometer Wooden spatula Measuring cup Ladle Bowl Straining bag and cloth Tofu mold Preparation the Day Before Wash 300g of soybeans thoroughly and soak them in plenty of water (at least three times the volume of the soybeans). Note: Soak for about 14 hours in winter and about 8 hours in summer. Understanding “Go” and “Nigari” in Tofu Making Go (Soy Pulp) “Go” is a term used in tofu makingread moreHow to Make Homemade Tofu from a Tofu Meister