Tatsukoyama's frozen tofu is a great ally for a healthy diet! And it's delicious! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Tatsugoyamais a place name located in the mountainous area southeast of Fukushima City, about 20-30 minutes by car from Fukushima Station.

a product that has been made here for a long time"Tatsukoyama's Frozen Tofu".
Although it's called tofu, it's actually the same as what's commonly known as Koya tofu or frozen tofu, a type of dried food. Firm cotton tofu is frozen, then aged, dehydrated, and finally dried.

Tatsukoyama's frozen tofu is sold in the retro style of being tied with straw, but it is actually attracting attention again because of its healthiness, which makes it perfect for today's society!

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Traditional ingredients created by the people and climate of Fukushima

The method of making frozen tofu is said to have been introduced to Fukushima from Kyoto during the Edo period, but it became popular in Tatsukoyama after the Taisho era.
This is because the climate of Tatsukoyama, where winter temperatures drop below freezing and cold winds blow, is very suitable for making frozen tofu. Tatsukoyama's frozen tofu is a food product that has been made with the careful handiwork of farmers during the off-season and the power of Fukushima's nature.
Although machinery is now used in production and drying is often done indoors, the delicious taste remains unchanged from the past, and the pride of the people of Tatsukoyama lives on.

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High in protein, rich in minerals, and low in carbohydrates

Unlike regular tofu, which has a high water content, freeze-dried tofu is packed with nutrients.
For example, it contains about seven times more protein than firm tofu. It's rich in amino acids, low in carbohydrates, and low in sugar.
Moreover, it contains soy lecithin, soy saponins, vitamin E, isoflavones, calcium, magnesium, iron, and dietary fiber, making it the perfect food for people who want to diet healthily.

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From classic to original, delicious ways to eat frozen tofu

Tatsukoyama's frozen tofu is slightly thinner than regular freeze-dried tofu and has a moist and smooth texture, making it delicious when used in takiawase (simmered dishes)

Also, try coating it in batter after seasoning it, and then deep-frying it like tempura, fried food, or karaage (Japanese fried chicken). Try using it as a substitute for meat.
For a French toast-like dish, soak rehydrated and squeezed freeze-dried tofu in milk, coat it with beaten egg, and pan-fry it in butter. Serve with maple syrup or honey.

Recently, finely chopped freeze-dried tofu, like the one pictured, has become available for sale.
As the package says, it's "for miso soup," and it's convenient because you can simply sprinkle it into soups and other dishes.

Soak these finely chopped freeze-dried tofu pieces in consommé soup or seasoned tomato juice, then dry them in a toaster oven or microwave until crispy to transform them into a healthy snack.
The photo shows the chili sauce version. It goes great with beer!

Not only is it a healthy ingredient, but it can also be stored at room temperature for a long time, making it easy on the wallet.
Despite its simple appearance, Tatsukoyama's frozen tofu is quite amazing.
You can buy it at the Fukushima Prefectural Tourism and Product Center and other places that sell Fukushima products, so please give it a try!

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Fukushima Prefectural Tourism and Products Center <Information>

• Name: Fukushima Prefectural Tourism and Products Center
• Address: 1F, 1-20 Mikawa Minamimachi, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, 960-8053
• Phone number: 024-525-4031
• Official URL:https://www.tif.ne.jp/bussan/bussankan/

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