How To Cook & Eat Tofu | 6 Easy Japanese Recipes l Silken Tofu & Fried Tofu

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  • Опубликовано: 17 июн 2024
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    My channel is about easy Japanese cooking outside Japan 🌿
    I cook simple and easy Japanese food with ingredients I can buy in Europe.
    Hi, I'm Yuka form Japan.
    Thank you so much for visiting my channel 💓
    In this video, I’ll show you 3 silken tofu and 3 fried tofu recipes!
    You can check the Ingredients below👇
    Chapter:
    0:00 Intro
    0:32 How to cook fried tofu
    2:16 Teriyaki mayo fried tofu
    3:26 Garlic & butter fried tofu
    4:41 Fried dashi tofu
    5:49 How to eat cold tofu
    6:32 Ginger & soy sauce cold tofu
    7:11 Sesame & salt cold tofu
    7:48 Kimuchi & seaweed cold tofu
    Ingredients:
    ■Teriyaki mayo fried tofu
    -1 block firm tofu
    -cornstarch (or potato starch)
    -2 tbsp sugar
    -3 tbsp soy sauce
    -2 tbsp mirin
    -1 tbsp sake
    -green onions (for topping)
    -mayonnaise (for topping)
    ■Garlic & butter fried tofu
    -1 block firm tofu
    -cornstarch (or potato starch)
    -1 clove minced garlic
    -1 tsp sugar
    -1.5 tbsp soy sauce
    -1.5 tbsp mirin
    -black pepper
    -10g butter
    -green onions (for topping)
    -sesame seeds (for topping)
    ■Fried dashi tofu
    -1 block firm tofu
    -cornstarch (or potato starch)
    -200ml water
    -2 tbsp soy sauce
    -1 tbsp mirin
    -1 tsp sugar
    -1 tsp bonito powder (I use “hondashi”)
    -green onions (for topping)
    ■Ginger & soy sauce cold tofu
    -1 piece soft tofu
    -green onions
    -grated ginger
    -soy sauce
    ■Sesame & salt cold tofu
    -1 piece soft tofu
    -sesame seeds
    -salt
    -green onions
    -sesame oil
    ■Kimuchi & seaweed cold tofu
    -1 piece soft tofu
    -kimuchi
    -seaweed
    -soy sauce
    -sesame oil
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Комментарии • 153

  • @yuka_jp
    @yuka_jp  2 года назад +108

    If you can’t find mirin or sake in your city, you can substitute them like this👇
    For 1 tbsp mirin use either:
    1 tbsp sake + 1/2 tsp sugar
    or
    1 tbsp white wine + 1/2 tsp sugar
    For 1 tbsp sake use:
    1 tbsp mirin
    or
    1 tbsp white wine
    It won’t be exactly the same, but still works 😋

    • @MySweetLiving
      @MySweetLiving 2 года назад

      Thanks for this

    • @tracys169
      @tracys169 2 года назад

      Nice. I've been lucky that we have Asian grocery store that carries Mirin, but to know the substitutes work for me too.

    • @CollectiveMindFilms
      @CollectiveMindFilms 2 года назад

      I accidentally got some really terrible Americanized mirin one time-so, I marinated some chicken with browned onions in the fridge with it for a bit.
      Then I braised it all together until it browned nicely. Now everyone keeps asking for my ‘drunken chicken’ ;)

    • @pisos95
      @pisos95 Год назад

      Yuka! Esto es fantástico! Gracias por la aclaración :)
      Supongo que hablas español porque todos tus productos que no son asiáticos son españoles
      ¡Muchas gracias!

    • @loysaaa2185
      @loysaaa2185 Год назад

      I don't have white wine or sake do you have another alternative for that?

  • @atsukorichards1675
    @atsukorichards1675 2 года назад +559

    The other day, I was shocked to realize that some American people regarded Tofu just as a substitute for meat. I had never thought that way. For a Japanese, Tofu is an independent ingredient for cooking, just like a meat/fish/vegetable and never a substitute. Very interesting.

    • @duck6100
      @duck6100 2 года назад +68

      I think it's common throughout the West. Meat is very important culturally here and people will eat it with almost every meal. For vegetarians, before we started making alternative proteins such as Quorn, they needed a centre piece of the dish that could be done instead of meat. Tofu is very versatile and is good with sauces and marinades so it can replace meat in a lot of dishes here.

    • @davidfuchs97
      @davidfuchs97 2 года назад +7

      I enjoy it both ways.

    • @CollectiveMindFilms
      @CollectiveMindFilms 2 года назад +10

      I was shocked too, even though I don’t eat meat. It’s always been an accompaniment to REAL food. I do use it to make ‘egg salad’, though. And everyone thinks it’s weird that I add curry powder until they taste it. Hey, that’s just how my family makes egg salad 🤷🏽

    • @malekhaddad1389
      @malekhaddad1389 2 года назад +3

      @@duck6100 thank you for explaining in the most direct and peaceful way possible! I think it’s normal, for people who have been introduced to tofu at a very old age, to take some time before considering it as a full ingredient, not just a replacement. 😊

    • @trinitybreann2535
      @trinitybreann2535 Год назад +8

      not only is it a common meat substitute but its used to substitute so many different animals products because of how versatile the texture is like scrambled eggs. and honestly in america tofu is most common among vegans and vegetarians surprisingly enough most people view tofu as a bland meat substitute and dont give it a chance, but tofu is also very finicky but when prepared properly can taste and feel super similar to meat therefore most people who have had bad tofu experiences just didnt have it the right way leading to the tofu stereotype

  • @cocoaicci_
    @cocoaicci_ Год назад +47

    I've noticed a lot in east asian cooking that they use sugar as seasoning for savory foods, like meat and even tofu.
    I thought it was strange until i tried it myself and it actually tastes really good.

    • @happyllama1160
      @happyllama1160 Год назад +2

      An amazing small thing is sugar + tomato. Any sauce with tomato in it works so well with just a tiny amount of sugar

    • @123goldenlily
      @123goldenlily 11 дней назад

      I like to use brown sugar or honey in place of regular white sugar

  • @O2life
    @O2life 2 года назад +62

    I just made the cold tofu with green onion and ginger, and it was DIVINE. My spouse and I loved it!

  • @luciapeimbert4783
    @luciapeimbert4783 2 года назад +50

    I live in Mexico and there is a Japanese restaurant that serves Agedashi Tofu and I order it every time we go which is a lot, so thanks to you, I can now make it anytime I want!!!! I love tofu and I love Japanese food!

  • @JonStarkSnow
    @JonStarkSnow 2 года назад +6

    Just wanted to say I’ve been coming back to these recipes every week. Thank you so much sharing these

  • @judyl6325
    @judyl6325 2 года назад +6

    I just bought a block of tofu yesterday and was worrying about how to finish it all, this is perfect ❤️

  • @01maggie
    @01maggie 2 года назад +36

    I just made the teriyaki tofu and it is delicious!! Having it with a beer 🍻 First time cooking tofu... Many thanks for the recipes!!

  • @tracys169
    @tracys169 2 года назад +10

    Subbing!!! As someone who wants to cook Japanese food..outside Japan..this HELPS so much.

  • @AStitchTooFar
    @AStitchTooFar Год назад

    just finished making the teriyaki tofu for the first time, it's SO GOOD! thanks for your efforts in sharing your home cuisine with us!

  • @jayrighthere584
    @jayrighthere584 Год назад

    Wow. These recipes are so easy to follow and look super delicious as well. I'm just starting to get into eating more tofu, and I really love it. Thank you for these awesome recipes!

  • @SheriSoltes
    @SheriSoltes 2 года назад +4

    I have tried the first and fourth recipe and they are sublime. I substituted dried shiitake mushrooms for the bonito flakes to make the Dashi tofu vegan. It taste just like my favorite restaurant, which I no longer need to spend money at to enjoy my favorite dish! I am in heaven thanks to you :-)

  • @Nina-hx6jb
    @Nina-hx6jb Год назад

    tried the teriyaki tofu and it was delicious! can't wait to try the others. thank you for such tasty recipes!

  • @jenojaemin1730
    @jenojaemin1730 Год назад

    I love all these recipes! Thank you so much for sharing them ❤

  • @amyburleson9302
    @amyburleson9302 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing those delicious looking recipes. I have never eaten tofu cold before but I’m going to try it. The kimchi with the seaweed looked so delicious.

  • @CatnipTequilas
    @CatnipTequilas 2 года назад +16

    My bf and I tried all three fried tofu’s today !! They were all so delicious ! We ranked them from our favourites:
    1) Teriyaki Mayo
    This one was sweet and savoury ! I have a bit of a sweet tooth and I loved this one so much !
    2) Dashi tofu
    This one was so good too !! It was really smooth and yummy
    3) Garlic and butter tofu
    This was our least favourite because it felt like we needed more sauce with it. I’ll have to triple the sauce for this one next time !

  • @amandamoore7694
    @amandamoore7694 2 года назад

    Can't wait to make some of these for my family! They look so delicious!

  • @sandrodellisanti1139
    @sandrodellisanti1139 2 года назад +14

    i've used tofu for a vegetarian Pasta Bolognese recipe many Years ago, it was delicious.. many greetings from Brunswick in Germany and please stay safe from the Corona Virus :)

  • @RemoraTrading
    @RemoraTrading 2 года назад

    Outstanding! Very simple and an excellent presentation!

  • @LaLoutreDanoise
    @LaLoutreDanoise 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing such simple recipes!

  • @mariasamper6773
    @mariasamper6773 2 года назад

    Fanstastic channel, I love you recommend what goes well with the dish. Subscribed! ❤️

  • @CollectiveMindFilms
    @CollectiveMindFilms 2 года назад +1

    I sent this to my partner labeled ‘Hubby friendly recipes’ 😁. Also glad you included the
    hiyayakko-I always get weird looks from people until I make it for them to try; then they can’t get enough of it! I also do the same with the egg white leftover from using the yolks in bao

  • @Liz-ux8be
    @Liz-ux8be Год назад

    Thank you for sharing ! Love your simple recipe.

  • @japanesefunnyshorts8584
    @japanesefunnyshorts8584 Год назад +2

    Teriyaki Tofu is the bomb! So yummy and easy to make.
    I added a bit of chili powder to make it slightly spicy, plus topped it with a bit of Togarashi. *chef's kiss*
    Definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!

  • @pynpyn5635
    @pynpyn5635 2 года назад +5

    Those look so delicious! I'll try making the last one tomorrow

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for the warm comment and subscribing 😭
      I’ll do my best to make better videos :)

  • @mayonnaisesamurai
    @mayonnaisesamurai 2 года назад

    These look so good and simple!! Thanks for sharing your recipes :))

  • @chailanlo3239
    @chailanlo3239 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing! I'm happy to find your channel! Helps me a lot

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад

      Thank you for the comment 💓

  • @annsrikiatkhachorn9809
    @annsrikiatkhachorn9809 Год назад

    I made the garlic & butter fried tofu earlier. My mother and I totally love it. Thank you so much !💕

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  Год назад

      Thank you so much for trying the recipe 💓💓

  • @MySweetLiving
    @MySweetLiving 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your recipes...I love all of your videos. I can now cook Japanese food in my kitchen. Thanks so much.

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for the comment 🥰💕

  • @cala7129
    @cala7129 2 года назад

    I will try some of them tomorrow :D Thank you for Sharing

  • @ayanokoji888
    @ayanokoji888 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome, I love to taste it!

  • @stuntbaby4927
    @stuntbaby4927 2 года назад

    Wish me luck, trying these recipes this week! Ty

  • @emilypeters2115
    @emilypeters2115 Год назад

    The teriyaki mayo tofu was good and simple to make. It has a sweet flavour and the mayo makes it creamy in addition adding the onion on top for garnish gives it a delicious fresh taste. Highly recommend.

  • @JustEndah
    @JustEndah 2 года назад

    Super delicious! Thank you!

  • @pikkusieluinen
    @pikkusieluinen Год назад +3

    Thank you so much! I'm not great at cooking and my previous attempts with tofu have been embarrassing. The garlic butter tofu was heavenly 💕

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  Год назад

      Good to know! Thank you 🥰💓

  • @lznkhr
    @lznkhr Год назад

    This video is my religion! Thank you so much! Regards from Brazil!

  • @LH-he1og
    @LH-he1og 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the recipes and video! Love them! I’m going to my local Asian supermarket to grab a few ingredients and make fried tofu tonight 🤤😊

  • @XX-de8jp
    @XX-de8jp 2 года назад

    Great idea! :D I will definitely try some of those. :)

  • @SajiloKitchen
    @SajiloKitchen Год назад

    Looks delicious

  • @susanarmyrn9045
    @susanarmyrn9045 9 месяцев назад

    My perfect breakfast would be pumpkin waffles with fruit and warm fruit syrup....yum!

  • @veryyeepyy
    @veryyeepyy 2 года назад

    Your videos are amazing! I made teriyaki tofu tonight for myself and my boyfriend and it was so good!

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад

      I'm really glad you liked it :) Thank you for the comment 💓

  • @happybunnyntx
    @happybunnyntx Год назад

    The fried dashi tofu really got me out of a pinch. Reached the end of a long day and can't have meat for religious reasons, and this was just what I needed to use up that tofu in the fridge.

  • @loumoopoke4479
    @loumoopoke4479 Год назад

    Ive made the teriyaki tofu, really delicious and I like to have it with rice and some green veggies for an easy dinner + leftover lunch! Definitely one of my go to ways to prep tofu now, I love how flavourful it is 😋😋

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  Год назад

      Thank you 💓💓

  • @julieendaya7354
    @julieendaya7354 Год назад

    Will try all of these, especially the ones that goes with a beer... Kanpai! 🍻🍻🍻

  • @annabui3196
    @annabui3196 2 года назад

    For the garlic press problem - run a dull knife across the bottom to release the garlic easily! These recipes look delicious to try!

  • @mjtunstall1976
    @mjtunstall1976 2 года назад

    they look yummy! 1st hot and 1st cold recipe is perfect the way it is for me but the other 4, i cant due to digestive problems for me

  • @fleusebius8042
    @fleusebius8042 Год назад

    I love how many green onions you use :)

  • @huongNguyenL
    @huongNguyenL 4 месяца назад

    Thank you 👍👍👍

  • @PositiveVibesChangeLives
    @PositiveVibesChangeLives Год назад

    I love how you always tell us what alcohol goes best with what dish. That speaks to me 😜. Thanks ✌️

  • @alexisericson241
    @alexisericson241 2 года назад

    Ohhhh you eat the soft one cold? That makes so much sense thank you

  • @MW-fw8ch
    @MW-fw8ch Год назад

    D’lish 😘Will be trying all.

  • @fjolliff6308
    @fjolliff6308 2 года назад

    I want to try it with pickled ginger!

  • @anacristinafonseca8891
    @anacristinafonseca8891 2 года назад

    Your dishes are so pretty

  • @Thehealthyfoodlover
    @Thehealthyfoodlover 2 года назад

    Love it 😍❤️😘🥰

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад

      Thank you 😊💓

  • @sofiejosefsen242
    @sofiejosefsen242 Год назад

    I love tofu and eat it often with my meals

  • @angelacornell8660
    @angelacornell8660 2 года назад

    I love tofu and look forward to making this recipe 💚 from Australia

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад

      Thank you for the comment 💐 💐

  • @YuliaLinderoth
    @YuliaLinderoth 2 года назад

    This was great! Definitely going to try the hot tofu versions. Do you have any good tips for vegetable sidings to have with this and a bowl of rice?

  • @dintamio4535
    @dintamio4535 7 месяцев назад

    As Southeast Asian and Indonesian... Tofu or in my country we called it Tahu is one of my favourite ingredients. We also have many tofu based recipe. And I just realized it from reading other comments from this video that in US or any non Asian country, Tofu is just replacement or just vegan friendly ingredients and they just saute it or just eat it. But here in Asia we embraced tofu... And in Indonesia we also has Tempe another ingredients from soybeans

  • @justforfun-sm4hk
    @justforfun-sm4hk Год назад +1

    I love tofu so much
    As a picky eater, when I don't like the side dishes I always cook tofu
    Any kind of tofu dish I like hehe
    I even get in trouble for finishing all the tofu in our home
    I even convince my brother who doesn't like eating tofu to eat one, and he did but he only likes the deep fried one with garlic breading flavors
    My fave is tofu with soy sauce, sugar, etc heheh
    It's also very easy to cook and perfect for school hehe

  • @muta7274
    @muta7274 Год назад

    thank you

  • @sitmengchue4077
    @sitmengchue4077 2 года назад

    Tofu party will be v enjoyable. I'd like to be invited to one.

  • @thecommissioner9249
    @thecommissioner9249 Год назад

    lov your ch.

  • @alicjasara8571
    @alicjasara8571 2 года назад +1

    When you use garlic masher try to slice it off with the knife :) it should be easy and super quick!

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for the tip 💓

  • @malekhaddad1389
    @malekhaddad1389 2 года назад

    3:39 i use a knife to cut it 🙂
    I like your style of video by the way, I find it clear and relaxing ☺️

  • @silvandarart
    @silvandarart 2 года назад

    Thank you for the tips! I always burn tofu when frying, as i don't put cornstarch 🤔

  • @aho5kincse
    @aho5kincse Год назад

    どうもありがとうございました。
    お腹が空きました。

  • @cozywillowz7609
    @cozywillowz7609 2 года назад +7

    I’ve made 2 so far from this list and members of my family who hate tofu actually enjoyed it for the first time! I also love Japanese food and this helps me make more delicious dinners.
    I do have one question. For the fried tofu, I found that my tofu soaked up the cornstarch too quickly and they had a very thick layer when frying. How would I make it better?

    • @gabrielajimenez2143
      @gabrielajimenez2143 Год назад +1

      hi, be sure to dry it very well or as much as possible , I like to press it to get outvas much water as possible and towel-dry it this way it won't absorve so much starch.

  • @rocioamoretti
    @rocioamoretti 2 года назад +2

    I'm very curious about cooking tofu! I've never done it before and I'll try some of these easy recepes soon. By the way! I have the same garlic masher and I use the non-cutting edge of a knife to get all the pieces easily ^^
    Gracias por el vídeo!

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for the comment :) I've used chopsticks and it always takes me some time 🤣 I'll try using a knife next time! Gracias por compartir 💓

  • @tomoharu588
    @tomoharu588 2 года назад

    Hello, noticed use of bonito powder and mirin in several vids. Are these staple for most japanese recipes? Really want to recreate most of your recipes and I'm trying to convince my boyfriend to add those 2 ingredients as staple in our kitchen hahaha :D

  • @EstevesRicci
    @EstevesRicci 2 года назад

    Hey Thanks for sharing it! :) One question about the cold tofu with ginger and soy sauce, Do I have to dry a bit the tofu before serving it?

  • @oliviapark5831
    @oliviapark5831 2 года назад +2

    Hello, thank you for the wonderful and helpful recipes! I love tofu so I will try making some of these dishes :) I have a question: is it okay to use potato starch instead of corn starch?

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад +3

      Yes, you can! Actually we use potato starch in Japan. I use corn starch because I can't find potato starch in the city where I live 😢 I should have mentioned it in the video. Thank you for asking 💓

    • @oliviapark5831
      @oliviapark5831 2 года назад

      Great, thank you so much for your quick and thoughtful response!

  • @pabloc4212
    @pabloc4212 2 года назад

    ¡Esto tiene muy buena pinta! La verdad es que en España no es muy común el tofu, no conozco a nadie que lo coma si no es en un restaurante así que lo voy a hacer esta misma semana :)
    Si te quería preguntar, ¡me encanta la vajilla! ¿De dónde es?
    Muchas gracias!

  • @sandrafenix
    @sandrafenix 2 года назад

    Hello from Brazil

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад

      Olá thank you for the comment 😊💕

  • @EceTolun
    @EceTolun Год назад

    Are these for before the main dish or as a main dish?

  • @bellyjewel
    @bellyjewel Год назад

    What kind of seaweed did you use for the kimuchi and seaweed?

  • @fernwehtwl
    @fernwehtwl 8 месяцев назад

    are you living in Spain too? I recognize some of the ingredients in Spanish like panela and the maiz de harina

  • @Biscuitinmypocket
    @Biscuitinmypocket 2 месяца назад

    How long should you fry the tofu for?

  • @Pam_xx
    @Pam_xx 2 года назад

    tried the teriyaki mayo fried tofu it is good and tasty but a bit to sweet , i guess i will reduce next time the sugar

  • @margaritastrode4752
    @margaritastrode4752 7 месяцев назад

    💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @faithnelson6069
    @faithnelson6069 2 года назад

    i grate both garlic and ginger. less waste.

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад +1

      Yes, grating is better. Thank you for the comment :)

  • @Eyl279
    @Eyl279 2 года назад

    Hello! What kind of sake do you use for cooking? Does it need to be a high quality one?

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад +1

      Hi, thank you for the comment! I use cooking sake. You can find it in the Asian supermarket. You can also use regular sake and it doesn't have to be a high quality one 😊

    • @Eyl279
      @Eyl279 2 года назад

      @@yuka_jp Thank you! Can you please do a video on simple meat or fish dishes?

  • @vanagonegone9691
    @vanagonegone9691 11 месяцев назад

    Tofu press takes a few min, thanks

  • @CB-rj8nw
    @CB-rj8nw 2 месяца назад

    Can't i skip mirin and cooking sake?
    Because i can't use the 2 ingredients

  • @cindyphillips4782
    @cindyphillips4782 2 года назад +1

    Where do I get Mirin?
    Thank you!

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад

      You can buy it in Asian supermarkets.
      If you can't find it, you can substitute mirin with either sake + sugar or white wine + sugar.
      It won’t be exactly the same, but still works :)
      For 1 tbsp mirin use either:
      1 tbsp sake + 1/2 tsp sugar
      or
      1 tbsp white wine + 1/2 tsp sugar
      Thank you for asking 💓

    • @cindyphillips4782
      @cindyphillips4782 2 года назад

      Thanks for taking your time to reply to me. Really appreciate it.

  • @laurynhella777
    @laurynhella777 2 года назад

    Great video wish it was an asmr instead

  • @fernwehtwl
    @fernwehtwl 8 месяцев назад

    tofu is so expensive in spain a block like this would cost 10 euros haha

  • @obscureportal
    @obscureportal Год назад +1

    TIP: You had asked how to better get the pressed garlic out of the garlic press & I always use a knife! Even if not all the garlic gets out of the press, Ill take the thin garlic skin thats left & chop it up with the same knife ❤

  • @Tristan.Raymond
    @Tristan.Raymond 2 года назад

    Each recepie is for 1 or 2 person ? When you sais 1 bloc of tofu, you mean one bloc of 500g ?

  • @onwul
    @onwul Год назад

    I've managed to cook the most amazing teriyaki mayo tofu that tasted better than the restaurant one. Here are some tips. Ingredients matter. Don't try to substitute, use ingredients of Japanese origin for the sauce. Get yourself real mirin (hon mirin) - 14% alcohol, no salt, and is actually the product of fermented rice. Do some research on what hon mirin really is. Kewpie Mayo.
    * Use firm tofu. Put something heavy on top to really squeeze water out. No need for a paper towel at this step if water has where to go. In the end, wrap in a paper towel and gently squeeze. Tofu should feel sticky a bit!
    * No need to absorb oil while frying tofu. But before adding sauce, use paper towel to absorb excess oil on the pan.
    * Pour sauce onto a hot pan, hotter than in the video, so that sauce burns a bit. After about 30 sec, reduce until sauce thickens on low heat. The sauce should be thick.

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  Год назад

      Hi! Thank you so much for the tips :) I think it's really helpful to everyone. Can I pin your comment on the top? 😊

    • @onwul
      @onwul Год назад

      @@yuka_jp Sure! Thank you for your videos. They inspired me to start cooking Japanese dishes again

  • @ckjackson721
    @ckjackson721 Год назад

    I tried the cold tofu recipe and it came out very salty if I only put soy sauce.

  • @albuseisenhorn3385
    @albuseisenhorn3385 2 года назад

    I dont use a masher, not that great honestly (my opinion of course you do you). Usually if I want something quick and spicy I use a microplane or if i want it more tame and smoother/nicer consistency I use a mortar and pestle (also great for provencial aioli). Also just finely dice on occasion - knife skills are life.

  • @lisahinton9682
    @lisahinton9682 Год назад

    Americans have this bizarre notion that tofu is only useful for vegetarians looking for a meat substitute. It's nice to see some dishes that highlight tofu, and let it stand as an ingredient on its own. (To be fair, the "Tofu is a meat substitute for vegetarians" mindset is slowly fading away, but very, very slowly.)

  • @janie7242
    @janie7242 2 года назад

    The cooking demo is helpful, but the audio was so annoying! Please select the better one! 😆

  • @jasminjamshi6667
    @jasminjamshi6667 Год назад

    What is tofu ? U mean paneer ? Or cheese ?I don’t know ..I like to make Japanese food ..but I don’t know the ingredients 🙄I am from india 🇮🇳

    • @vishwalathandra423
      @vishwalathandra423 Год назад

      Tofu is made of soya bean.. but you can substitute it with paneer if you don't find it

  • @aniuxxro5557
    @aniuxxro5557 2 года назад

    What is mirin????

    • @yuka_jp
      @yuka_jp  2 года назад +2

      Hi! Mirin is a Japanese seasoning, a kind of rice wine. You can buy it in Asian supermarkets :)

  • @EmineKutluca
    @EmineKutluca Год назад

    it looks like eating melted butter

  • @ILoveLLawlietxD
    @ILoveLLawlietxD 2 года назад +1

    Honestly there's no point to coating the tofu and frying it in cornstarch as putting the sauce over it will dissolve the cornstarch coating and just make it slimy. Unless...one likes that. You do better with flour if you want braised tofu. Or skip the flour/cornstarch and just braise it without coating.

    • @CatnipTequilas
      @CatnipTequilas 2 года назад +1

      I made all three fried tofus and still found them to be really crispy !! I added the sauce after the skin formed and fried it until golden brown.

  • @nanana6391
    @nanana6391 Год назад

    김치라고 기무치아니고 🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @gigglehertz
    @gigglehertz Год назад

    Mayonnaise is gross. Go to a grocery store with a Hispanic section and get some table cream. You'll thank me later.