ONLINE Tofu and Soy Milk Making Master Class
ONLINE Tofu and Soy Milk Making Master Class
*The class is conducted on Zoom
In this class you will make fresh soy milk and tofu from dry soybeans in the most authentic Japanese method. An amenable and versatile, light enough to be paired with a variety of ingredients and seasoning. Homemade tofu is the most elegant and delicate of flavours, yet it can go happily with much bolder characters like ginger, garlic, and chilli.
During the class you will learn the following:
*How to make fresh soy milk from scratch
*How to make Japanese style fresh tofu
*How to make soybean pulp mochi
Your shopping list - Please make sure you have the following prior to the lesson. The full shopping list, recipes, and pre class instruction will be sent to you prior to the class. You will need to wash and soak the soybeans in water in the morning of the lesson.
200g dried soy beans
8g food grade epsom salt
100g potato starch (or katakuriko)
60ml soy sauce
60ml mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
2 sheets of nori seaweed
Tools
• Large pot 5L+
• Large bowl + medium bowl
• Wooden spatula + Silicon spatula
• Food processor or blender
• Large sieve + Small to medium sieve
• Small glass + teaspoon
• White tea towel
• Ladle
Useful but not essential
• Waterproof/heat resistant kitchen/oven glove
• Kitchen thermometer
Please contact the instructor below for any questions.
Akemi@sozai.co.uk
Instructor
Akemi Yokoyama
Akemi Yokoyama is a highly respected Japanese food specialist, chef, presenter, writer, and educator based in London. Her deep understanding of Japanese food provenance stems from her upbringing in Hokkaido, where, under her father's guidance, she spent her childhood foraging, fishing, and developing a profound appreciation for Japan's seasonal ingredients and culinary traditions.
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As Principal of Sozai Cooking School, Akemi leads acclaimed Japanese cookery classes that have earned praise from UK national media. Her expertise has been featured on major television and radio programmes, including Channel 4's 'Sunday Brunch', CBBC's 'Saturday Mash-Up,' BBC Radio 4's 'Front Row,' and Channel 5's 'Faking It!', where she appeared as a panel judge identifying the fake sushi chef. Alongside teaching, she is also a sought-after private chef, creating authentic and refined Japanese dining experiences.
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A passionate ambassador for Japanese food culture, Akemi regularly collaborates with Japanese government organisations and industry partners to promote washoku, sake, and traditional Japanese culinary techniques throughout the UK and Europe. She has a particular passion for Japanese fermentation, producing a wide range of traditional Japanese seasonings at home—including multiple styles of miso, shoyu-based condiments, and other fermented foods—while continually researching and practising time-honoured fermentation and preservation techniques.
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Combining historical insight, technical expertise, and engaging storytelling, Akemi brings Japanese cuisine to life for both professionals and home cooks alike. Her mission is to preserve and share the depth, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of Japan's culinary heritage with audiences around the world.
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Professional Affiliations & Qualifications
* Committee Member, Japanese Culinary Academy EU
* Certified Miso Sommelier, Japan
* Certified Koji Making Instructor, The Koji Academy, Japan
* International Wine Challenge (IWC) Sake Judge
* Culinary Committee Member, British Sake Association
The masterclass is excellent in so many ways I don't know where to start! A maximum of 5 or 6 students in an informal kitchen setting means it is very personal, with lots of time to ask questions and get help; a fantastic chef who guides you through every step of filleting fish, making the all-important rice, slicing the fish, preparing condiments and assembling each piece; plus an abundance of background knowledge, experience and culture.
All in all, a fantastic course for beginners like me, or experienced chefs looking to expand their horizons.
Akemi was fantastic - thank you for a great afternoon!!
A really brilliant class with Akemi - learnt to so much through hands on experience and expert tuition. Highly recommended!
I am very happy to have attended this workshop. Ideal for begginers that want to learn nerikiri modeling. Personnel was very sweet and helpful. All materials were available. If you like nerikiri this is a good place to start!