The fire from a furnace is always stronger than a double boiler, so I can make yuba with a more savory taste.
NA The first batch of yuba has deep and unique flavor when eaten with wasabi and soy sauce.
This yuba shop was started by this man’s grandfather.
The kitchen and recipe haven’t changed in 120 years.
After Kagita graduated from college and began work as an office worker, he decided to quite so he could uphold the tradition of yuba making.
Caption It seemed like this tradition would just disappear, and customers would say, “Please preserve this taste, keep the tradition alive.” So, I’m not sure how long I will be able to run this type of business, but I should do as much as I can.
NA After that day, he has never left the kitchen.
Over 30 years have passed since that day.
A piece of yuba is made every 5 minutes.
He has to be near the furnace all day long.
When this couple inherited the kitchen, they had no desire to expand the business or raise prices.
Their objective was to preserve the yuba making tradition.
This simple process has been used for 120 years and hasn’t changed at all.
Caption Making yuba is a simple process. Do not think of it as a laborious work. Merely think of it as work that must be done.
NA Preparing a meal is hard work.
It is work that has been repeated each day by people all throughout the development of civilization.
We owe our lives to these people.
Today’s yuba is ready.
This will become a great meal for someone.