2024.11.03

Easy Vegan Tofu Cheese (Just 2 Ingredients!)

Nico

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Norio

Ahh, I’m craving plant-based cheese!

The thing is … most vegan cheese recipes are a bit complicated for me, and they require a blender.

Nico

Wanna know a super-easy vegan cheese with just 2 ingredients and no equipment?

Norio

Seriously? How is that possible?

Nico

You’ll see in this article, of course with the recipe at the end. Let’s go!

Contents

Why Does It Taste Like Cheese?
Which Miso is Recommended?
Recipe
Japanese Vegan Tofu Cheese (Super Easy)

Why Does It Taste Like Cheese?

Nico

The key to its cheese-like richness is in miso, today’s guest. Come on, Misoemon!

Misoemon

Hey guys! I’m misoemon.

Miso is packed with a rich umami flavor from my fermentation process, just like cheese.

Norio

Makes sense! That’s why today’s recipe can remind us of cheese, which is also a fermented food.

Nico

Yes. All you need for this recipe is tofu and miso, and it tastes so creamy, dense, and yummy!

Tip

Please don’t waste the leftover miso used for marination!

Using it for quick one-cup miso soup would be great. Remember to use it within a day since it contains plenty of liquid from tofu and doesn’t last long.

Which Miso is Recommended?

Although any miso would work, my suggestion for this recipe is white miso.

Why? White miso takes a shorter fermentation period, which is why it has a younger and fresh taste. Imagine fresh cheese. Just like that.

Because this marinated tofu is best served as is, the white type of miso with a more sweet and mild flavor would be easier to eat.

Norio

Do you have any recommendations for white miso?

One of the best white miso, which you can get online, is Nama-koji Craft Miso. This is produced by Hikari Miso, a Japanese company known for the top international sales of miso.

I always stock this craft miso in my fridge. It’s honestly a great dip. just as is.

Norio

What’s unique about this craft miso？

Here are some remarkable features of white craft miso.

・“Fruity and juicy” aroma, which is revolutionary as miso!

・No extra additives and preservatives

・Low in sodium: good for you! (by 25% compared to the average miso)　

・Using 100% Japanese raw rice koji

・Affordable price

Misoemon

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Recipe

Japanese Vegan Tofu Cheese (Super Easy)

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Ingredients

5 tbsp Nama-koji Craft Miso (or other miso, preferrably white one)
300 g firm tofu (preferably pressed overnight)

Instructions

With paper towel, absorb excess water of tofu. If possible, press overnight beforehand.
With a handy knife, scoop a generous amount of miso, and gently paste to each dimension of tofu.
Wrap it with 2-3 pieces of paper towel, and put it into a container.
Marinate for 2 days. If the paper is getting too wet after 1 day, gently replace it to new one.
Remove the pasted miso, and gently slice the tofu.
Serve like cheese, and enjoy!