America’s Oldest Tofu Shop
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
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Preserving Tradition in Tofu-Making
This chapter delves into the artisanal tofu-making process at Ota's Tofu, focusing on traditional methods using only nigari, soy milk, and water. It highlights the historical significance of the Ota brothers' establishment of Portland's first tofu shop amidst the Japanese immigration wave in the early 1900s, underscoring the importance of preserving these time-honored techniques today.
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