Tofu skin

Okay kiddo, do you know what tofu is? It’s a kind of food made from soybeans. Tofu is what some people use instead of meat because it has protein and is healthier for you.

Tofu skin is made from the same soybeans, but it’s different because it’s not mushy like regular tofu. Instead, it’s thin and flat like a piece of paper. People use it to wrap food like sushi or to make crunchy snacks.

Making tofu skin is like making a cake! We take the soybeans and purée them with water to make soy milk. Then we cook the soy milk until it’s thick and custardy. We spread the custard into thin sheets and steam them until they dry out. Once they’re dry, we can use them as tofu skin!

Some people call tofu skin “yuba,” which is the Japanese word for it. But whether you call it yuba or tofu skin, it’s yummy and healthy!