Make tofu yourself
Make tofu yourself with very few ingredients. Homemade tofu allows you to adjust the texture and consistency according to personal preferences and enjoy fresh, homemade tofu.
Ingredients
- 250 g soybeans fresh
- water for soaking
- 5-6 tbsp lemon juice
- 0,5 tsp salt
- 1,5 l water
Instructions
- Soak the soybeans overnight in a pot of water. The beans should be completely covered.
- The other day, drain the water through a sieve and rinse the soybeans with water
- Place the soybeans in a container with 1.5 l of water and puree with a blender or hand blender.
- Then place in a large sieve a tight cloth or even a nut milk bag and pour in the pureed mixture.
- Squeeze very firmly so that the soy milk comes out.
- Pour the soy milk into a very large pot and bring to a boil. Make sure that it does not boil over.
- Stir the salt and lemon juice into the boiled liquid.
- Simmer, stirring constantly, until flakes form.
- Then remove from heat and let stand for about 10 - 15 minutes.
- Again, cover a pot with a strainer and a straining cloth.
- Pour the soy mixture into it and squeeze it very well.
- Subsequently, the tofu should be pressed. To do this, place either a tofu press or a heavy object on the straining cloth with the mass.
- Press for about 15 - 20 minutes. After that, the tofu is ready and can be eaten.
Notes
Tofu with chili and paprika powder. Served with arugula and tomatoes.