🍲 Koya-tofuko-to-Yasai-no-nimono (Simmered Freeze-dried tofu Powder and Vegetables)

Koya tofu powder, also known as "tofu powder," is the powder produced during the process of making Koya tofu. In Taka Town, a dish made by stir-frying and simmering tofu powder with chopped vegetables is commonly enjoyed as a home-cooked meal. The production of Koya tofu in Taka Town began in 1852 when Teijiro Kadowaki, from the Kadota Village, learned the manufacturing method at Koyasan and started production upon returning home. Subsequently, during the Meiji era, the demand surged due to the Sino-Japanese War and Russo-Japanese War, reaching around 90 manufacturing establishments. Around the first year of the Showa era, it became one of the largest production areas in the Kansai region. However, after defeat in World War II, it faced a decline due to factors such as a shortage of raw materials and inflation.