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Tofu Dango Miso Soup
When Allicia sent me this picture of her Tofu Dango Miso Soup, she said the dango was soft and gooey with a subtle tofu taste that complemented the miso flavor, but that its texture made it difficult to shape so although it tasted great, it didn’t look particularly appetizing. I disagree. It looks warm, comfy, [...]
Natto?! Not oh no!
For those who aren’t particularly familiar with Japanese fare or perhaps shy away from more adventurous edibles, the word natto can send shivers down the spine. It’s a popular food in Japan and with many locals here, but its slimy texture and potent smell are like impossible palate obstacles to the more apprehensive of us. [...]
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Hiyayakko
For those who weren’t in the know previously (like me!), Hiyayakko is a very simple Japanese cold tofu dish with toppings. It is usually prepared as a supplement to a main dish or as an appetizer, but it’s quite versatile in that it can be changed according to the type of toppings you wish to [...]
Dinner with Allicia
Our sales rep Allicia is quite smart about the way she incorporates Aloha Tofu products into meals for her family. Let’s see what she’s cooked up recently: Kimpira Konnyaku with gobo and sesame seeds, flavored with soy sauce, sugar, mirin and the secret ingredient–mayonnaise! This is a pretty healthy meal…you know, except the teaspoon of [...]
Brownie me, s’il vous plait.
The sweet tooth–it coaxes even the most steadfast of us to yield to its sugary demands. The toothsome treats circulating here at Aloha Tofu are very difficult to resist, and clearly you can see why: Our bookkeeper Jackie makes the most fantaaaastic Okara Brownies. They are luxuriously rich, but utilize okara to up the nutritional [...]
Misa’s Kitchen
It seems like every week, Paul’s wife Misa manages to make the most amazing entrees– A couple of weeks ago it was Ohitashi — an aburage and choy sum stir-fry with dashi (the perfect meal for the weight watcher!) This week it’s Pork-rolled Tofu and Broccoli — flavored with teriyaki sauce The younger Uyeharas loved [...]
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Fans from Afar – Part IV
Our next fan hails from the Sunflower State! Chet lives nearer to the burgeoning Kansas City, Kansas, but that’s not to be confused with the destination most people think of as Kansas City–which is actually in Missouri! Thanks for the clarification Chet;-) He was kind enough to send us pictures of his son Brett, sporting [...]
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Tofu and more!
Sure, we love our tofu–like the new recipe for Tofu Chazuke the Uyehara’s recently tried out… which was really easy to make! All you need to do is microwave some tofu in a bowl of water, add any toppings you’d like, then add the chazuke mix. We know Paul enjoyed it, and bet you will [...]
Cooking with the Uyeharas
Straight from the Uyehara dinner table we present: Tofu Soboro! Paul’s wife Misa says that she’s been cooking tofu much more with help from the Aloha Tofu cookbook. When preparing Tofu Soboro, she says it looks so much like prepared ground chicken that it feels as though you’re really eating chicken! Tofu Soboro is basically [...]
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Sesame Rice with Soybeans