Kim Dae-seok's Homemade Tofu

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Homemade Tofu
Cook time: 750 min
Total time: 750 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: white soybeans 500g (about 3 cups); water 4 cups (for blender); fresh water less than 1 cup (for coagulant); sea salt 1 tablespoon; vinegar 2 tablespoons

A homemade, natural coagulant recipe using white soybeans, vinegar, and salt to create soft and richly flavored tofu at home without chemical additives or store-bought coagulants.

12 hr 30 min Difficulty Normal side dish

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Ingredients needed 2 servings

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water 4 cups (for blender)

fresh water less than 1 cup (for coagulant)

sea salt 1 tablespoon

vinegar 2 tablespoons

Recipe

Blend soaked white soybeans with water in a blender until smooth, then strain through a cloth to separate the bean milk from the residue.
Gently heat the separated bean milk over low heat, stirring with a spatula. Just before boiling, add the homemade coagulant made from vinegar and sea salt to set the curds.
Pour the coagulated tofu into a mold lined with cloth, place a weight on top, and let it drain naturally for 30 minutes to firm up.

Cooking tips

Save the leftover bean pulp in a ziplock bag, spread thinly, and freeze. It can be used later for flavorful bean pulp soup or as a filling for pancakes.
Using the optimal ratio of vinegar and salt to make a natural coagulant enhances the pure, rich aroma of the soybeans without the sharp taste typical of commercial coagulants.
Avoid pressing down forcefully after placing the weight—this causes rapid moisture loss, resulting in coarse, dry texture. Letting the liquid drain naturally ensures soft, tender homemade tofu.

Recommended for

Those who want to make authentic homemade tofu at home, capturing the rich, delicate flavor of white soybeans without worrying about additives.
People looking for a simple, safe alternative to complex or hard-to-find coagulants by using just vinegar and salt to create a natural coagulant.
Individuals aiming to enjoy both creamy tofu and nutritious bean pulp together, creating an economical and wholesome plant-based meal plan.

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Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings