Making tofu in China & tofu noodles for lunch!

[@MiriamFollin]

Have you ever made tofu from scratch? I watched the process (and tried a little myself) before, when I visited some relatives of a friend. This is my second time - I hope that I will soon master it myself!

[@jessicajames1280]

Woww..thanks for the video miriam

[@latinamarie80]

Miriam In China- I have watched you video's for a while now, I love everything about them. It is so nice to learn thing's about China that isn't just touristy things..

[@旮旯北京]

@@latinamarie80 The rumors "Chinese have very low sex drive" ...

[@pycpenn]

Interesting subject and great cinematography and editing.. .

[@GV-su9ov]

Your son is adorable.

[@themontephone875]

G V . Absolutely! Such a peaceful child!

[@grumpyrabbit1934]

Your husband is really a typical qinghainese 😃 so transparency！I don’t know if this character has something to do with qinghai lake or not, people there just so clear and happy and kind,I love qinghai people

[@oolight]

真是幸福的一家，每次看完 Miriam in China 心情总是很好。感谢分享！

[@crazyasjxion3340]

Your husband looks happy all the time. You both are truly lucky to have each other.

[@olddirtyboston8217]

I lived in China for a couple years and I was married to someone from China. It’s an amazing place, this is a great project and it holds a really special connection for me. The traditions of family and food run so deep, you’re really showing a way of life that disappearing. 👏

[@yinglee7672]

This brings back a wonderful memory of my childhood in Taiwan witnessing tofu being made fresh daily at 4 AM. Thank you sharing this.

[@MiriamFollin]

It creates a wonderful atmosphere doesn't it? A little similar to the bakers in the west, who gets up also around the same time and make bread.

[@xiaohuawei411]

The majority of people wouldn't have much chance to see how tofu is made from scratch, thanks for sharing. Actually this is one of the priviliages of living in rural China. Miriam, I can sense that you are quite excited about getting to know all these traditional things in China and sharing them with us viewers. I mean you really enjoy your life here, and that is so admirable! Happy!

[@gonggong8958]

她很随性的生活，很好，非常自然的状态生活！

[@lesleydonnelly2622]

The meal your husband cooked looked delicious, it made me feel hungry!! Really interesting video

[@xz1891]

我发现青海人做豆腐要豪放得多。1， 卤水点豆腐直接在桶里，且不怎么慢慢“运行”，2，压豆腐的模腔很深，最后，切豆腐也非常大块。

[@erinnasim]

i love your videos~! i havent stopped watching! and your husbands enthusiasm with you and cooking and your son is lovely.

[@Leo-qr9uy]

It is amazing to see how they make the Tofu! It would be even more lovely if they can sell Tofu without plastic bags! I really like your videos!

[@wangfeiapollo]

wow, I think you are a natural in filming, so much talent in your filming angle.

[@MarieZh]

Miriam, I enjoy your videos so much! I’ve really become a fan of your channel. My fiancé is from Yunnan, and so your videos have shown me how to better experience his culture. Thanks for the wonderful example. I love seeing how much you enjoy life and nature in your videos. I wish you and your family much joy and happiness. (:

[@rgrocafort]

Are you FILIPINA?

[@chairmanimao7982]

Tofu goes to market at 8am right after being made, that is ultimate freshness

[@weiluo7532]

人生有三苦：撑船，打铁，磨豆腐 就我所知，中国有三种“豆腐”: 豆腐，黄豆做的，全国都有。 米豆腐，大米做的，湖南做早餐。 魔芋豆腐，魔芋做的，南方做菜吃。

[@partyhu]

豆腐还分老豆腐和嫩豆腐

[@tedaspane1493]

@@partyhu - In US here there are 3 types of tofu: firm, soft, and silky(which is like tou-jiang).

[@allacerz2289]

@@partyhu 還有一種不是豆腐的豆腐 就是吃人家豆腐！

[@wendycheng1710]

我小时候吃过棕色的苦豆腐，是用象橡子一样的果实做的。在江西。

[@weiluo7532]

@@wendycheng1710 对，老表。是橡子豆腐。橡实以前用来榨淀粉，但因为有苦味，加工麻烦，现在基本不吃了。

[@frankwong8785]

The same process of making Tofu many decades ago my mum did, in a small village in Fujian (福建省 - 南方）。 I helped mum grind soy bean (用石磨）, saw the whole process when I was a pupil. Missing my hometown in this Christmas night.

[@arcuda2001]

i love your little family :-)) you have a wonderful husband and son .. so nice to see you and your family and it is so tangible how much love there is among you .. thanks for your lovely videos

[@kennethl4172]

Life seems to be very simple in China and making tofu is a long process. Sansan has sure grown. Your husband is very talented use the clever... reminds me of my dad in the kitchen when I was young.

[@JH-lz4dh]

Excellent film making!!! Everything was wonderful. The music too. And of course the subjects.

[@jennyli7749]

Wonderful video absolutely love watching you guys...hubby and baby is too cute for words ❤️❤️❤️

[@anumatis]

pulp - leftover of the soybeans is named okara. And I use it in my cooking. This okara is the only reason why I prepare tofu occasionally by myself (otherwise I prefer bought tofu). Usually I make more at once and freeze it - than I use later for vegan "meatballs", cakes, or ravioli staffing, vegan pasta bolognese...

[@MiriamFollin]

I have never heard of this! Very interesting! I will look it up.

[@anumatis]

@@MiriamFollin there are plenty of recipes with okara on internet - it's worth to try. Delicious, full of fiber and nutritious. Probably it's more traditional to use it in Japanese cuisine - as the origin of the word is Japanese (just found it today)

[@Flower-ck2bs]

A wonderful video. I love the music too. Miriam you show such s big respect to China. For me this is a paradise:) Good luck to you and your family in everything🍀⭐️

[@stchan8569]

For making tofu, coagulent (gypsum or other) is added to turn into curd which the lady did it at 1:50. For making tofu milk, screwpine (pandan) leaves are added to the boiling milk for frangance. Hot tofu milk goes well with "you tiao". For refreshing drink in the summer, chill it. My goodness I haven't my lunch when I saw you all woofing down your breakfast. I felt like taking a flight to taste "cai jia mo". I am glad to see your "lillsolen" growing up and in few days he would be one years old. Can he walk?

[@rickr9435]

since they are northerner, i think they use 卤水 instead of gypsum

[@MiriamFollin]

This lady uses gypsum as far as I understood. My husband tells me there is quite a debate about which one is ok to use or not, but I wasn't aware of that! The cai jia mo is amaing, we are not in the small town now but in Beijing, and I really reallywnt to have one right now. But my husband is cooking some lovely dinner at this very moment, so I'll probably forget all about cai jia mo in a little while haha. Yes, lillsolen is growing and glowing and walking a few steps here and there! Although nowadays he mostly goes by "lille gullgubben" haha.

[@bjkina]

@@MiriamFollin Lemon juice or vinegar are safe.

[@stchan8569]

@@MiriamFollin Happy birthday to your "lille gullgubben"! Due to travelling, I almost forget and it is still ahead because he was born in Sweden. Hope to hug him before he gets too big.

[@singy1980]

A very lovable family. Wish more couples in the world are like u instead of arguments, wanting more of this and that instead of being content, and comparing themselves to others.... You seem content with your lifestyle. Your husband is a very good man. Your son is adorable. Am sure he will grow up loving and accepting others (as opposed to most westerners who are racist) and learn the good values u both will teach him. And your in-laws are supportive and very helpful people! FYI, I am now a subscriber to your videos. 11/2020

[@reneewong2617]

Woww..really interesting..your husband s great cook and San San is super cute with his ever ready smiles 🥰

[@paecpc]

The process of making tofu look quite similar to making cheese too. The husband is quite funny and good looking too! And your son looks adorable 😍!

[@fdja001]

Your video somehow gives quite a soothing feeling. And the foods, they looks so yummy.

[@ratihsutrisno118]

Very simple dish. But i can feel warm radiated from it. Gonna try to make. Thank you!

[@lindylindybasicoceangirl]

...absolutely love this vid...eating my own lunch of stir fry...so sweet to see your smiles...

[@caryzhang9371]

你们可以把豆腐切成小丁丁，放油里煎到微黄，炒菜和包包子都很好吃。

[@ps2zhaoyangbsb]

孩子长的真快😉，最后看到一个外国人端着碗用筷子吃面，证明你已经很好的融入了青海人民的生活🍜🍜🍜

[@a.l.s.i.4601]

Cute family! San san adorable! Thank you for one more video! ❤️❤️🇺🇾

[@tanpengguan]

I enjoy the music as much as the video. Great stuff.

[@ayoshimray4913]

It's always good to watch your videos. So good family 👍

[@bethbarclay855]

I really love you videos. So heart warming. The reason why I decided to subscribe.

[@lalannieknoll4456]

Interesting video - I didn't realize making tofu was so quick. Thought there was some long fermenting process. Your son is so cute and gorgeous!! Your husband's cooking looks delish!!

[@lalannieknoll4456]

@Water & Sky thank you. Makes sense that there are different ways to make the different kinds of tofu.

[@flyingsolo7253]

This always such a, treat to see life in china..👍 And how well your family is too, 😉💕no doubt you will be tired tonight 🤗

[@elchuddy8402]

Artisan tofu! Thanks Miriam and Yonghong!

[@Flower-ck2bs]

Thank you for showing us how tofu is made. I will try to make one as soon as possible:)🙏🏻

[@nessuno1948]

This video, this testimony of real economy, of real life is wonderful. All the best to you and your family. From Italy. (You should learn to roll noodles on the fork, as we all know, almost from birth, here in Italy)

[@AbsoluteMiniacGena]

I cannot eat noodles or spaghetti whilst at the table with anyone except my hubster and adult children as I would be too embarrassed. I’m English and therefore never learnt using chopsticks or rolling them around my fork and so I end up with a face full. If it’s spaghetti with a sauce, I’ve been known to get the sauce in my hair. Don’t ask me how, but I will end up with an orange face after a spaghetti dish 🍝 😆 And with noodles, I have never managed to eat anything with chopsticks unless I have harpooned it!

[@nessuno1948]

@@AbsoluteMiniacGena It takes practice, as I said, almost from birth..........)

[@lialea8780]

In Indonesia, we fermented the pulp of the tofu. (Just like fermented soy bean =tempe) . cover with flour (+garlic and salt). And then deep fried it.

[@lherath8658]

Omg your son is so cuteeee! 😩❤️

[@hannajohansson8212]

Really interesting to see! Loved watching this😍👏

[@再續前緣-z2c]

哈哈

[@Meme-ys3yc]

So blessing to have your husband to make vegetarian food for you. 😀❤️

[@sybolchris2529]

做豆腐很辛苦的，起早摸黑。而且家庭作坊出浆率比较低，现在用石灰之类可能好一点。以前做盐卤豆腐，很多人就恐怕人力成本花下去都赚不回来，所以连豆浆都根本舍不得喝。

[@allacerz2289]

現在都機器做了在超市 傳統豆腐還更貴 要失傳了！

[@minoritas2780]

hi Sansan.. so adorable.. :)

[@pingwang1469]

Wow, great!

[@owlislike]

Tofu making is so similar to making fresh cheese. I worked on a small goat farm and we would would hang the cheese curds like the tofu lady did and give the whey to pigs.

[@suginami123]

The last authentic tofu shop near my house will be pulled down as the whole area will be redeveloped. There are so many products there. Natural. Deep fried. Skin etc. I love them all. Like your video they start at 4 in the morning. Hard hard work in cramped surroundings. Real tofu makers are disappearing in Tokyo. As y-u know, many ppl misunderstand tofu. How to use it etc. it’s like a sponge for wonderful flavors. Crispy skin is so delicious.

[@ninamahri2553]

Foods look amazing ! You have such beautiful family 😍

[@chaozhouhoa360]

What a lovely family!

[@Steven-xf8mz]

some places in nyc sell this too. anyone living in nyc prefer tofu that doesn't come with chemicals and preservative, i highly recommend to find few sources and hit the market early.

[@juliofuentes8014]

Love your videos thanks 😘❤️❣️❣️

[@zjlee007]

Your baby is sooo cute . Happy family !

[@themontephone875]

I am crazy for tofu! I was just thinking about the best tofu maker to learn! Here it is! Timely! Video is wonderful! (Flashback to my mother’s homemade version...erase memory please. Btw...why bathroom? Lol she stopped after I caught her. Tofu took on/absorbed...) At my worst...at least three life threatening health plus serious circumstances...tofu calmed me. I ate blocks of it! Btw...his English is great! Clear. Someone who teases Western...he has the most Western look! Lol.

[@jimjimgl3]

Two observations. One is that necessity is the mother of invention for sure in this case with the specialized contraptions for tofu making and two, that lady works so hard everyday.

[@shuhuazhang3523]

The food looks so healthy and tasty.

[@贺槐生]

不是特别喜欢豆腐，但是超喜欢各种豆制品，千张，油豆皮，熏豆干。更喜欢的是豆渣，豆渣粑，霉豆渣是我的最爱

[@zenazeng3622]

Pulp of the tofu also tastes good. We use it as food when I am a child.

[@3d4fun96]

Tofu is an important part of Chinese food culture. Thanks Miriam

[@datang-nomad]

看你們幸福的一家人子很開心！我們有共同之处都是男人做飯。

[@marieprimavera]

Wonderful! I enjoy your videos a lot .. make me long for a simple healthy life in rural China. By the way, which city is this? Thanks.

[@MiriamFollin]

Thank you so much! This is in a small town called Ningshan, South of Xi'an, in Shaanxi province. Beautiful place!

[@annyaty5408]

Hi Miriam, i really enjoy watching all your vids, esp your little sansan, hes super cute and adorable, do keep your vid coming ...btw are you a vegetarian Miriam?

[@25bmax]

Yummy, good stuff.

[@bjkina]

You didn't say anything about the most important step - curdling the milk ! About 1:50

[@MiriamFollin]

You're right! I thought I added an "info text" like in the beginning, since I didn't film myself saying anything about it. But she used gypsum mixed with water, which is the white liquid she adds around 1:50 . So you can see the process in the video (it slowly separates) but I didn't write it out (or rather, I didn't insert the card I wrote out, I forgot...).

[@馬来西亞-辣死你媽]

hello from malaysia

[@Jack-tx3ft]

in my home town, the plum of the tofu can be cook for dishes for people, we like it.

[@MiriamFollin]

Oh, I would LOVE to know more about that! How do you cook it? I'm so curious, I would love to try. Where is your home town?

[@tsui9289]

6:30后的配乐很棒。

[@yeracontra]

Those noodles look amazing. Please share the recipe :)

[@hans6809]

1:50 key point, 关键步骤加入的估计是内酯兑水， 以前加石膏水。

[@sandrama4172]

cho sun-good morning. I love tofu,eating it plain with spice,in soup,in vegetable or meat dishes.Tofu is sold in blocks and healthy .Greetings from Johannesburg, South Africa

[@huiwoolau8931]

I think only in China can we buy that special big , practical filter cloth for tofu. And that tofu timber box is very fascinating invention.

[@AbsoluteMiniacGena]

That food looks tasty. I love all the colours. I must be the only vegan who hasn’t knowingly eaten tofu. I bought some once and tbh I didn’t know how to use it and had to throw it away when it went past it’s ‘use by’ date. I have never met or seen a Chinese man who seems so chilled out and happy as Miriam's husband. I love his smile, he always looks so cheeky and he is GORGEOUS, they are made for each other! Miriam you lucky lucky lady. I did watch the video of you and Lena where you were talking about when you met. I just wanted to ask, Did you give birth to your son in China or in Sweden?

[@johnd9135]

看完，一天心情很好！谢谢

[@martinzhang8115]

Hi Miriam, Could you told me which city is it? It's really beautiful!

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Yummy it looks delicious ❤❤❤

[@LetticeTravels]

Fantastic video. I love tofu!!

[@MiriamFollin]

Me too, looove tofu! Also, I'm really excited to meet you tomorrow! 😀

[@LetticeTravels]

@@MiriamFollin Same!! Exciting!! :D

[@eiyt]

Hi Miriam, another great video and editing skills. Just subscribed to your channel. Please can you advise what video editing software do you use to edit the shots as this would help me.

[@lovealways7988]

Would you be able to provide us with the delicious tofu noodle recipe on this video? 🙏

[@williamxiang2948]

missed the fresh tofu bought in the morning at my hometown so much.here in toronto, can only buy the packaged one. not so delicious.

[@HibiscusHigh]

Lovely! ☺️👏🍜💓

[@AmelieZh]

以后回国去青海走走。 菜夹馍地址能不能给一下啊？谢谢咯！

[@grumpybore863]

lunch certainly looks delicious!

[@nulnoh219]

6:28. Wow that's a huge block of tofu to buy.

[@zhenanpiao7016]

행복한 가족 귀여운 아들 너무 좋아요.

[@mrhvlogs91]

Awesome

[@jixiongxiao7273]

I left China last year I am in Ireland now, I miss china :(

[@TheWyndrunner159]

3 a.m. here in USA and I can't sleep so I am watching repeats of your videos! Shame you can't "like" them twice! I was put on a no meat diet by my cancer Dr so I have been watching you food videos. While watching the tofu video I noticed you said they throw the watery substance out? I buy soap and shampoo with soy in it, just got me thinking if you soap women could use it to make soap? Just a thought. Would also like to have your mother in laws dough recipe, mine is not stretching like hers so not sure what I am doing wrong. I also have a long way to go till my dumplings look as pretty as yours lol but I have been told they taste good! Stay warm and safe!

[@cathyjackson8337]

Love your channel. What coagulent did she use to change soy milk to curds?

[@nickwongwangning]

最喜欢他们家大胖小子,从来都是乐呵呵,不哭不闹不发脾气

[@eugenekang5537]

Can you please give me the location of that caijiamo place? I want to try it when I go travel to China.

[@hansared8668]

Could you list the recipe? It looks cheap and delicious to make!

[@user-fx8mz6qg6j]

I love tofu

[@MiriamFollin]

me too!

[@johnkiel1000]

i love tofu....! Where can i find tofu in dubai?

[@kenthung5356]

Hej, är ni från Sverige? Jag är född i Taiwan men växte upp i Stockholm. Bor och arbetar nu i Edinburgh, Skottland. MVH, Kent

[@hifrank001]

great video

[@lilysummer7002]

我想吃豆腐花加辣椒酱或者放糖的豆腐花，十几年没有吃过了。

[@jaydenlin1943]

请问你丈夫能分享一下那碗面怎么做的吗please？！ that's Life !

[@miaolelai188]

大哥厨艺真不错哈