How Traditional Korean Tofu is Being Made in Oakland | Handcrafted | Bon Appétit

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Steve Joo-chef and owner of Joodooboo in Oakland, California-demonstrates how he makes traditional tofu from start to finish. Watch each step in the process of transforming soybeans into versatile dooboo, the Korean word for tofu.
Chef Joo's produce is provided by Seven Moon Farm.
Director: Cole Evelev
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Talent: Steve Joo
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  • @annikasoderlund619
    @annikasoderlund619 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this guy. I knew how tofu is made but Steve here is a master, and he also has a great sense of humor about it.

  • @chojinkhan7935
    @chojinkhan7935 Жыл бұрын

    aww man you should make Biji jigae with the leftover pulp man it's the best!

  • @19andthe16

    @19andthe16

    Жыл бұрын

    This guy knows whats good

  • @armuk

    @armuk

    Жыл бұрын

    good idea

  • @JacksonMack3742
    @JacksonMack3742 Жыл бұрын

    One's ability as a chef is only limited by their ability to taste, their ability to sense. So if homie is taste testing water filter varieties he's probably pretty good.

  • @primadonna82
    @primadonna82 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the beautiful artistry of making 두부.

  • @EK-xz8ig
    @EK-xz8ig Жыл бұрын

    Tofu dusted with cornstarch then fried, and tossed in any sauce you want is the best. I would never do that with this beautiful artisan product he made, but for the grocery store stuff it's great.

  • @MrAzijn

    @MrAzijn

    Жыл бұрын

    Learned this method years ago and it's so good, I've converted loads of tofu haters doing it this way

  • @godsama959

    @godsama959

    Жыл бұрын

    For something like this, you really want to retain the moisture ratio through gentle cooking.

  • @sophie_vibes

    @sophie_vibes

    Жыл бұрын

    try it with potato starch that has some kombu salt added in! so yummy to eat on its own or with a fresh sesame cold noodle dish

  • @lavendervvoo2970
    @lavendervvoo2970 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate artisans like him so much. Thanks for sharing!

  • @naksanbada
    @naksanbada Жыл бұрын

    한국두부를 만나니 반갑네요

  • @kl8431
    @kl8431 Жыл бұрын

    His voice is comforting btw

  • @hanlee6481
    @hanlee6481 Жыл бұрын

    Dooboo is one of the amazing sources of protein and an unexpectedly flavorful ingredient for Korean dish.

  • @moonovermiami9787
    @moonovermiami9787 Жыл бұрын

    I always wondered how tofu is made. Thank You!

  • @bodyfultherapies
    @bodyfultherapies Жыл бұрын

    That was fine culinary poetry. 😚

  • @eugeneahn7269
    @eugeneahn72692 ай бұрын

    what an artist. meticulous and surgeon-like precision yet with grace and respect.

  • @YoungNakMedia
    @YoungNakMedia Жыл бұрын

    If dooboo had a voice, it would sound like this man.

  • @waylondesnoyers4606
    @waylondesnoyers4606 Жыл бұрын

    Tofu is amazing

  • @pwkim21
    @pwkim21 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful attention to detail in his craft

  • @glossaria2
    @glossaria2 Жыл бұрын

    This strikes me as something very easy to do, but very hard to do *well.* Thank you for sharing the process!

  • @Alex-ip8xw
    @Alex-ip8xw Жыл бұрын

    truly is the most beautiful tofu i ever seen

  • @VerhoevenSimon
    @VerhoevenSimon Жыл бұрын

    A very interesting and relaxing video, thank you.

  • @Chillzone420
    @Chillzone420 Жыл бұрын

    great content bon apétit. ty for sharing this person and this process with the world :)

  • @youganon
    @youganon Жыл бұрын

    It felt like meditation. He's a master.

  • @darkhorse99900
    @darkhorse99900 Жыл бұрын

    13:10 colors of the vegetables are beautiful

  • @josephcarew3594
    @josephcarew3594 Жыл бұрын

    could listen to this guy all day all night what a voice

  • @eventyoursofspirits
    @eventyoursofspirits Жыл бұрын

    I love the way tofu takes on the taste of what it’s mixed with.

  • @broakland2
    @broakland28 ай бұрын

    I’m loving these videos, has me appreciating the the food, and the makers.

  • @connorscottcook
    @connorscottcook Жыл бұрын

    love his vibe ❤

  • @BaldingEagle51
    @BaldingEagle51 Жыл бұрын

    The making of the Joodooboo is a lengthy process, but once the dooboo reaches the stage of Soondooboo, you know that the dooboo will be dooboo soon. :)

  • @huagraphie
    @huagraphie Жыл бұрын

    was lucky to try out joodooboo, it’s amazing! loved seeing the behind-the-scenes!

  • @kdcridlpaw4852
    @kdcridlpaw4852 Жыл бұрын

    It’s surprisingly similar to making cheese

  • @eccentricbeliever7
    @eccentricbeliever7 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful clip

  • @snoopaka
    @snoopaka Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! I love the explanation and demonstration of his art.

  • @iAmTheWagon
    @iAmTheWagon Жыл бұрын

    This is just what I needed

  • @DeepCaseExorcisms
    @DeepCaseExorcisms Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this

  • @jimandersen6669
    @jimandersen6669 Жыл бұрын

    The right amount of jiggliness...awesome!

  • @csabavarga8273

    @csabavarga8273

    Жыл бұрын

    Excuse me. The term you're looking for is "Pretty specific level of jiggle".

  • @plantytaytay9208
    @plantytaytay9208 Жыл бұрын

    This was awesome thank you! I love tofu

  • @berajpatel8081
    @berajpatel80816 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing ... lovely insight into the process to making soya tofu ... my mother favourite

  • @kennethhilliard4810
    @kennethhilliard4810 Жыл бұрын

    Joodooboo hype! They make amazing food and everyone working there is so kind

  • @Continuity
    @Continuity Жыл бұрын

    After all, dooboo is a '맷돌'matdol (millstones). The bean pulp is called '비지'biji, but in Korea, it is boiled and eaten (biji jjigae)

  • @stevenkim6869
    @stevenkim68697 ай бұрын

    beautiful ...

  • @leeroyallen9053
    @leeroyallen9053 Жыл бұрын

    The idea he sends a message to his tofu while forming is the shining example as to why he is one of the greatest.

  • @jackhart3645
    @jackhart3645 Жыл бұрын

    fantastic.

  • @beatpirate8
    @beatpirate8 Жыл бұрын

    I love their banchan lunch w fish and the dooboo! I love that you chose to be in Oakland !

  • @imdanhoover
    @imdanhoover Жыл бұрын

    excellent...

  • @seriouslythink.834
    @seriouslythink.834 Жыл бұрын

    With the pulp, you need to make 비지 찌개!!

  • @JDs_RandomHandle
    @JDs_RandomHandle Жыл бұрын

    I hate everything about tofu, yet I was very interested in this. Very pretty plating and clearly this man cares about what he makes for his customers. Bravo Steve

  • @mirthblaster36
    @mirthblaster36 Жыл бұрын

    Oooh that looks delicious!

  • @seoeyun
    @seoeyun Жыл бұрын

    Yesssss Dooboo

  • @lilchristinexD
    @lilchristinexD Жыл бұрын

    woooo amazing lil gem in oakland!! a great neighborhood spot for banchan and fresh tofu :~) we're so lucky to have them here

  • @christianhansen3292
    @christianhansen3292 Жыл бұрын

    noice! i can almost taste it..

  • @walis85300
    @walis85300 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for using the metric system. It is really appreciate 👍🏻I love tofu but I love more the metric system

  • @airise410
    @airise410 Жыл бұрын

    Fresh made tofu is soooooooo tasty grocery store tofu are not even close

  • @crystallao4876
    @crystallao4876 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating! I love tofu. I eat it almost everyday. I know there’s unsweetened but sweetened tofu is my preference. Tho This dish looks delicious! Can this be a savoury and dessert? haha!

  • @alicehargest

    @alicehargest

    Жыл бұрын

    This is so cute lol

  • @virginiabird3447
    @virginiabird34477 ай бұрын

    Beautiful vdo - thank you for doing this. It would be great if you can 'share' how the coagulant is made and what percentage to use.

  • @user-we2lc6ht2s
    @user-we2lc6ht2s4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for showing your process. What do you do with the foam?

  • @LUCTIANITO
    @LUCTIANITO Жыл бұрын

    You can use the pulp, also called okara, to make a lot of recipies. In my case I use it to make an spradable "chaep cheese" (3% prots when wet)

  • @savorykitchen_1103

    @savorykitchen_1103

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah. We call it biji in Korean. Usually used to make stews or add when cooking rice as well

  • @ewiken5529
    @ewiken5529 Жыл бұрын

    So glad we had those icons in the upper right, otherwise I would have had no idea what was going on.. /s

  • @TheDmccubbi
    @TheDmccubbi4 ай бұрын

    Great! Thanks! Where can I get the mold and clothe? Nevermind -- I hear your friend made the mold! Beautiful mold!

  • @amphoteric
    @amphoteric Жыл бұрын

    i need steve on my team if the apocalypse happens!

  • @m.riverscomegys8100
    @m.riverscomegys8100 Жыл бұрын

    Kaunis. 🥰

  • @berajpatel8081
    @berajpatel80816 ай бұрын

    Similar process my grandmother used to make schickan yougart

  • @honeytearz1228
    @honeytearz1228 Жыл бұрын

    Now i want taho.

  • @merlijnbell8747
    @merlijnbell87477 ай бұрын

    Thanks for utilising international c•

  • @meganding5700
    @meganding5700 Жыл бұрын

    Dude is giving Bob Belcher vibes and I love it

  • @redcomet0079

    @redcomet0079

    Жыл бұрын

    “GENE!!” 👨🏻🍔

  • @kevindeuschle3413
    @kevindeuschle3413 Жыл бұрын

    Any chance there would be a way to turn the dry byproduct in to a soy based fritter similar to falafel type thing? I feel like I need to know.

  • @sujini84

    @sujini84

    Жыл бұрын

    The byproduct is called biji and is also used to make jeon which are a sort of fritter or pancake if you will. It is also used to make crackers and dog treats.

  • @Ermude10

    @Ermude10

    Жыл бұрын

    The simple answer is: Yes :)

  • @DrWho44

    @DrWho44

    Жыл бұрын

    in korea, people don't throw away the by product, it's called biji. you can add in kimchi stew, or make little pancakes.

  • @savorykitchen_1103
    @savorykitchen_1103 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you BA for calling it Dooboo!!

  • @berajpatel8081
    @berajpatel80816 ай бұрын

    Do you add salt or sugar in the process when pressing the milk

  • @jamtoast6660
    @jamtoast66604 ай бұрын

  • @metasamsara
    @metasamsara Жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to make homemade soft tofu using bottled soymilk? I can only find the hard dehydrated type of tofu where I live

  • @minah8292

    @minah8292

    Жыл бұрын

    I would ensure the "soy milk" is more like a soy drink. Most american soy milk has additives to mimic milk, making it behave differently than pure soy milk made of just soybeans and water.

  • @metasamsara

    @metasamsara

    Жыл бұрын

    @@minah8292 I was wondering if one could make "coconut" tofu, that would be easy to source and I'm thinking has similar properties to soy milk. Could make a special kind of dessert tofu hmm

  • @chalupa808
    @chalupa808 Жыл бұрын

    Dang was hoping for a recipe on the sauce.

  • @DrWho44

    @DrWho44

    Жыл бұрын

    here for you. 1Tbs dark soy sauce (go for Korean Jin ganjang) 1tsp sugar or honey 1Tbs water 1tsp chilli powder (to taste) 0.5Tbs sesame seeds 0.5Tbs sesame oil, 1 finely chopped spring onion some finely chopped red/green chilli (optional) some minced garlic (optional) mix them well. enjoy

  • @chalupa808

    @chalupa808

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DrWho44 You're awesome. Thank you!

  • @tillmartens5770
    @tillmartens5770 Жыл бұрын

    Just for calcultion into grams for the rest of the world, he produces tofu 400g/l soy milk

  • @greenzone5146
    @greenzone5146Ай бұрын

    Interesting. Most recpies I see cook with the pulp still in the milk before straining.

  • @hantank97
    @hantank97 Жыл бұрын

    스팀으로 저어주는 기계 탐난다..

  • @jennanigon3761
    @jennanigon3761 Жыл бұрын

    I have a soy allergy so idk why I’m watching this but cool good stuff

  • @mikehamilton6259
    @mikehamilton6259 Жыл бұрын

    I challenge you to make Rich's eclairs. Good eclairs are hard to come by.

  • @Juju2012ZA
    @Juju2012ZA Жыл бұрын

    This was fascinating to watch. I’m a huge fan of non-GMO tofu ❤️❤️❤️

  • @rolltru
    @rolltru Жыл бұрын

    makes me wanna eat tofu. which I never wanna do

  • @littlesaresare
    @littlesaresare Жыл бұрын

    "a specific level of jiggle." 😂

  • @selimbaydar123
    @selimbaydar123 Жыл бұрын

    How does one use the pulp to make pickles???

  • @chapulines7034

    @chapulines7034

    Жыл бұрын

    It becomes base for pickles. I believe it's similar to Japanese nukazuke!

  • @user-eu2wh3rn4i
    @user-eu2wh3rn4i Жыл бұрын

    What is the name of pink salad?

  • @algernopkrieger7710
    @algernopkrieger7710 Жыл бұрын

    This feels like an overcut of the process. Just by how he speaks and the gaps left in his context, you can tell important steps are being left out. I wish we could get this in an uncut format.

  • @whiterabit
    @whiterabit Жыл бұрын

    I wonder is you could use Almonds or other nut milks?

  • @benjaminr6153

    @benjaminr6153

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, although you would probably need to use a stronger coagulant like agar agar.

  • @darkhorse99900
    @darkhorse99900 Жыл бұрын

    Yall should have put his name in the title of the video

  • @dana.c.2270
    @dana.c.2270 Жыл бұрын

    I need a bite

  • @kidkujo
    @kidkujo Жыл бұрын

    can fava bean be treated same way and turn it into fava bean tofu?

  • @SoyandPepper
    @SoyandPepper Жыл бұрын

    What’s the coagulant? Does anyone know?

  • @rafa.frqnz1188

    @rafa.frqnz1188

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya google does

  • @peanutismint
    @peanutismint Жыл бұрын

    What does tofu taste like?

  • @Cal-TwentyNine

    @Cal-TwentyNine

    Жыл бұрын

    Whatever you season it with :)

  • @bmanna495

    @bmanna495

    Жыл бұрын

    rubber erasers

  • @waylondesnoyers4606

    @waylondesnoyers4606

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bmanna495 if you have it unseasoned and uncooked, yes it will taste bland. However, you have to think of tofu like any other protein, it is a sponge for flavour, especially when marinated in a sauce, whether sweet or savoury.

  • @leonhardable

    @leonhardable

    Жыл бұрын

    @@waylondesnoyers4606 "any other protein" nah. i will not stand for this heresy. there's two kinds of protein that are bland and tasteless, and these are american chicken and tofu. tofu can be made into decent dishes, but you dont need to put down the better ones to make that point. thats just dishonest.

  • @waylondesnoyers4606

    @waylondesnoyers4606

    Жыл бұрын

    @@leonhardable and think about every other protein you eat. You season it, whether you know it or not, it's been cured, aged, salted, treated with herbs and spices (wow plants, amazing... I know😱). You use oil/fat, acid, and salt to season your food. Meat by itself is not even remotely satisfying or decent in any form. There is a reason that people marinate stuff

  • @jasonbenjamin1464
    @jasonbenjamin1464 Жыл бұрын

    do you ever say no whey

  • @xSoulSethx
    @xSoulSethx Жыл бұрын

    Now do natto! 😁

  • @tl3657

    @tl3657

    Жыл бұрын

    why would a korean chef make japanese fermented soybeans

  • @xSoulSethx

    @xSoulSethx

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tl3657 wasn't aware that you had to be Japanese to make their cuisine.

  • @user-bms4y2jeio5wli
    @user-bms4y2jeio5wli Жыл бұрын

    What is the coagulant?

  • @rockyoh

    @rockyoh

    Жыл бұрын

    You could use vinegar or Magnesium Dichloride. Traditionally they used Bittern (salt), which is really hard to find in USA.

  • @9andrea0

    @9andrea0

    Жыл бұрын

    8:17

  • @aesieaiyahcloe
    @aesieaiyahcloe Жыл бұрын

    I wanna see some Inorganic tofu. That exist if they always have to mention they use organic.

  • @gideonwackers7693

    @gideonwackers7693

    Жыл бұрын

    preferably also the GMO version because GMO soy is good for high harvest yields

  • @geigertron3000
    @geigertron3000 Жыл бұрын

    ok so.... easy to make .... if you has all these equipments.. got it.. thanks

  • @metasamsara
    @metasamsara Жыл бұрын

    fun fact chinois means chinese in french :)

  • @Vampaer0
    @Vampaer0 Жыл бұрын

    The tofu skin on the top of the cooked soy milk is one of the best parts of tofu making though :( hopefully it wasn’t thrown away

  • @Outlawjankooo
    @Outlawjankooo Жыл бұрын

    Chiiilll

  • @thedeepdaerk
    @thedeepdaerk Жыл бұрын

    Dude's hands are burnt tf though. This was a brilliant video

  • @ScottSummers563
    @ScottSummers563 Жыл бұрын

    This doesn't look like S1 E1. Should fix that.

  • @thedeepdaerk
    @thedeepdaerk Жыл бұрын

    Soybeanzz

  • @ritchierich2793
    @ritchierich2793 Жыл бұрын

    Im this years old just found out coagulation is just salt water... Here i thought its some other mixture.. and also now understand why you cant actually eat too much tofu..

  • @jonathanlupisan
    @jonathanlupisan Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking of Dahyun this whole video.

  • @fv1291
    @fv12918 күн бұрын

    Can you make it into a hot dog? 😋

  • @Sylarzx
    @Sylarzx Жыл бұрын

    5kg into 40L into 32lb.. interesting units

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