Block Tofu & Soy Milk

You will need to buy a coagulant. I recommend “nigari” crystals, which can be bought online. You can also use sodium chloride, Epsom salts, or lemon juice, but in my tests, nigari was the best. I also invested in a plastic tofu mold, although you can use ordinary kitchenware; for instance, a plastic Tupperware-style box with holes punched in the bottom, to achieve a similar effect. You will also need a cheesecloth square and a metal strainer.