Tofu Box (100% Tofu Box Type from Hinoki Cypress, Mie Prefecture) with Cloth and Sash Bag It is a mold box for handmade tofu. A high-quality of handcrafted product made...
Tofu Box (100% Tofu Box Type from Hinoki Cypress, Mie Prefecture) with Cloth and Sash Bag
It is a mold box for handmade tofu.
A high-quality of handcrafted product made by Japanese craftsmen from Kishu (Mie Prefecture). Using the highest grade of Japanese cypress or Hinoki. The craftsmen do not use any nails of an adhesive that will melt, so this product do not rust easily. Hinoki Cypress is also used for temples and shrines, so you can use it for a long time with ease.
We are using 100% of Hinoki Cypress for this tofu box. If you have soybean and nigari, you can easily make a good homemade tofu at home!
Those who order the Tofu Box for the first time, you will received a recipe how to make delicious homemade tofu at home by email.
The Characteristic of Tofu Box (100% Tofu Box Type from Hinoki Cypress, Mie Prefecture
This tofu box made by natural Hinoki Cypress (or Japanese Cypress) from Kishu City. Each item has different color and wood grain because they are handmade with the natural tree.
Please look at the left picture below. It is the parts of the tofu box. From left: bottom plate; body; the lid. The sanding process is done with care so that there are no wood scratch at all. You also can use it at ease because this kind of wood will not rust.
This tofu box are also included with 100% cotton thread cloth and sash bag. Please use it for making a fine and smooth handmade tofu.
Because the parts can be take off and attach easily, this tofu box is easy to wash. The material is also easy to dry, so you don't have to worry about mold. The Hinoki Cypress has a very good resistant in water and pressure so they can even be used in the bathtub. Also, this tree is hard to deform and not easy to be damaged.
The Kumano City at Mie Prefecture (East Kishu) has a forest with Hinoki Cypress since the Edo period. There, the Kishu Clan encourage the foresty and use shipping to carry the wood to Edo. From that time, Hinoki Cypress is known as an excellent quality wood.
This box is a handcrafted product made by craftsmen. It has a unique refreshing scent from the Hinoki Cypress.
When washing this box, please wash it gently using a soft sponge. When drying, please do not use a dryer, etc. Please dry this box with natural air as much as possible in a well-ventilated place. Keep it in the cupboard after drying. Please avoid leaving the box in the wet and damp situation because it will cause mold and others.
This type of wood will not become rot, crack, and loose. Because it is made 100% by Hinoki Cypress.Therefore, this tofu box is not only hardened the tofu but also brings out the sweetness and umami of the soybean to its full extent.
Those who order the Tofu Box for the first time, you will received a recipe how to make delicious homemade tofu at home by email.
What is Cloth and Sash Bag
The cloths included in this Handmade Tofu Kit is a set of product produced by Yoshida textile specialty shop for food in Tsubame-shi, Niigata Prefecture. Kawashimaya made the order to the manufactures to create fine-grained and smooth handmade tofu.
This bag is very suitable for the filtration process. The function is similar to the paper used in Nell Coffee Drip coffee making method. But when making tofu, we need to use a cloth material, not paper. The manufactures are not using chlorine-based bleaching power in the bleaching process. In addition, this cloth has a soft texture that makes it difficult to make any scratch to the food.
The size for both bags: 33cm wide x 40cm long. This is the sash bag.
This is is cloth.
Handmade tofu is very attractive with the original rich flavor and sweetness of the soybeans. Once you eat the handmade tofu, you probably won't get satisfied with the commercial tofu. Please try and enjoy making handmade tofu with your own preference!
Customer's Review
I am satisfied for every details of the product.
Daiso also sell a tofu box, but I'm not satisfied with the product (can't help because of the low price). So I decide to buy a proper tofu box. I searched a lot and purchased this product. I'm very happy because I can use it for a long time!
The completion of tofu is very great!
I tried to make tofu from soy milk using this tofu box. The completion has a rich and delicious taste. I even make tofu for my friends. Next time, I will try to make tofu from soybeans.
The good part from Hinoki Cypress is very dominant in this product.
I think this is a good tofu box because it is using Hinoki Cypress. It's also good because this product do not use glue or nails at the seams.
We purchased 10 of this product at once because there was an event of making tofu at the kids' party.
I used the video in this page as a reference and print the steps for the event. It is surprisingly easy to imitate!
I gave this tofu box along with a nigari as a gift to my Japanese friend living abroad.
Since it seems that they can find soybeans easily, they are very pleased to make homemade tofu as much as they want with this. The box is made in very good shape. When I use this to make homemade tofu, I feel like making a tofu like the real Japanese tofu maker!
The fragrance of the tree is very good.
At the moment we opened the cardboard box containing the product, we smells the good smell of cypress. The texture of the product is also good, no scratches. I did a good shopping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to wash and store this product correctly?
When washing this box, please wash it gently using a soft sponge. When drying, please do not use a dryer, etc. Please dry this box with natural air as much as possible in a well-ventilated place. Keep it in the cupboard after drying. Please avoid leaving the box in the wet and damp situation because it will cause mold and others.
How many tofu can be made in single use?
You can make 2 box of tofu servings per use (the dimension of the tofu box is 14.2cm length, 9.5cm width, and 8.7cm height).
At Kawashimaya, we have prepared a Handmade Tofu Kit to easily make your own homemade tofu at home!
The set includes:
・1x Domestic Organic Soybean "Toyomasari" 500g,
・1x Oshima's Seawater Nigari 200ml,
・1x Tofu Box (100% Tofu Box Type from Hinoki Cypress, Mie Prefecture),
・Cloths for Making Tofu (Cloth and Sash bag) 1x each,
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