How To Make Delicious Tofu At Home From Scratch
By Smriti Dey
January 25, 2024
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People are getting used to tofu day by day as a healthy alternative to other protein sources in their diet. Level up your cooking skills with the ultimate tofu recipe to make it from scratch in the comfort of your home with these simple steps.
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Ingredients
1 cup dried soybeans 4 cups water (for soaking) 4 cups water (for blending) 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar 1/2 teaspoon nigari (coagulant) or gypsum Water for diluting nigari (about 1/2 cup)
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Equipments
Blender Cheesecloth or muslin cloth Tofu mould or any rectangular container with holes Heavy objects for pressing (e.g., cans, weights)
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Step 1
Firstly, you must soak the soybeans in 4 cups of water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
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Step 2
Then, add 4 cups of water and blend it.
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Step 3
Strain the soy milk and extract as much soy milk as possible with cheesecloth or muslin cloth.
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Step 4
You need to dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of nigari (or gypsum) in about 1/2 cup water.
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Step 5
Bring the soy milk to around 180°F (82°C), but avoid boiling and add the coagulant. Stir and let it sit.
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Step 6
Cut and press the curds in the mould and press tofu with weights.
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Step 7
Chill it overnight, and it's ready.
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