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How to Make Tofu and Tofu with Simple Recipes (Dried Soybeans/Fresh Lemon)

Tofu: From Ancient China to Your Kitchen - A Simple Guide Hi, welcome to Healthy Cooking with Rose! Finding the right tutorial and recipe for making perfect tofu at home can be challenging, especially with so much information out there. In this blog , I’ll share with you the best way to make tofu from scratch. I’ve made tofu myself, and it turned out great! I’ll guide you through the do’s and don’ts of tofu-making with simple recipes, starting with basic ingredients like dried soybeans and fresh lemon juice. But before we dive into the process, let’s take a quick look at the history of tofu and how it became the popular ingredient it is today. Tofu's History: Tofu was first made in China over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty, around 206 BCE to 220 CE. According to legend, a Chinese prince accidentally curdled soy milk with a natural ingredient called nigari, creating tofu. From China, tofu spread to Japan and Korea, becoming an important part of vegetarian diets. Today, tofu