John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Where did tofu come from?

Tofu first originated in China and has been consumed within China for over 2,000 years dating back to the Han dynasty. It is also a traditional component of the cuisines of East and Southeast Asia, including in Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Where did tofu originate from? Like many soya foods, tofu originated …

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Where is tofu made?

It was eventually taken to Japan and Korea, where it continues to be a must-have in people’s homes. In the most basic terms, tofu is soy milk that goes through a process somewhat similar to cheese making. Another frequent question is “Where can I buy tofu?”. Tofu can be found at most supermarkets around the …

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