Silken tofu

The difference to normal tofu is, of course, the consistency. It is looser and softer and can therefore be added to any baked product.

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Silken tofu

Silken tofu made from soybeans. The soft, fluffy consistency can be used for various baking and cooking recipes.

Course do it yourself

Keyword lemon, salt, soybeans, water

Prep Time 12 hours hours

Cook Time 29 minutes minutes

Total Time 12 hours hours 29 minutes minutes

Servings 1 person

Ingredients

• 250 g soybeans
• 1 l water
• 1 pinch of salt
• Extra water for soaking the soybeans
• 1 – 2 lemons

Instructions

• Soak the soybeans overnight in a pan of water. The water should cover the beans well.
• The next day, drain the water through a sieve and rinse the soybeans with water.
• Place the soybeans in a container with 1 liter of water and puree with a blender or hand blender.
• Then place in a large sieve, a thick cloth or a nut milk bag and pour in the pureed mixture.
• Press very firmly so that the soy milk comes out.
• Pour the soy milk into a large pan and fill up to 1 liter with water. Then bring to the boil. Make sure that it does not boil over.
• Add the salt.
• Simmer the soy milk for approx. 10 – 15 minutes at 90 degrees Celsius. Stir again and again.
• Then remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool to 70 degrees Celsius.
• Gently stir in 5 tablespoons of lemon juice, cover and leave to infuse. Then stir and strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

Notes

Tip

Skim off the top foam of the boiled soy milk with a spoon. The consistency is then better preserved.

Interesting to know

The silken tofu should be light and fluffy. If you want a firm tofu, then the mass must be pressed through a cheesecloth and then pressed for some time with a tofu press. Alternatively, place heavy pots on top of the mass to be pressed in the cheesecloth.

Making soy milk yourself

This is the perfect base for so many incredible things. You can drink it just like that, make a cocoa out of it, bake with it or simply refine a delicious sauce with it.

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Making soy milk yourself

Making soy milk yourself is very simple. It tastes extremely delicious and you can also process it into various other delicacies.

Course drinks

Keyword plant drink, plant-based, simple, soybeans, water

Prep Time 1 day day 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 day day 15 minutes minutes

Servings 2 person

Ingredients

• 150 g soybeans fresh
• water for soaking
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 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.
• Put the soybeans in a container with 1 l of water and puree with a blender or hand blender.
• Then place in a large strainer, a tight cloth, or a nut milk bag and pour in the pureed mixture.
• Press very firmly so that the soy milk comes out.
• Pour the soy milk into a large saucepan and fill with water to 1 liter. Then bring to a boil. Make sure that it does not boil over.
• Add the salt.
• Simmer the soy milk for approx. 10 – 15 minutes at 90 degrees. Stir again and again during this process.
• Then remove the pot from the heat and allow the soy milk to cool.
• Pour into a clean container or glass bottle and store in the refrigerator.
• The drink keeps 2 – 3 days in the refrigerator.

Tips

For a sweet soy milk boil 2 – 3 dates with. After that, however, the soy milk should be strained again.

It is best to use a cooking thermometer so that you can measure the temperature accurately.

Interesting to know

In the refrigerator this drink keeps without problems for 2-3 days.

Make tofu yourself

This homemade meal is a rewarding culinary experience and allows you to adjust the firmness and flavor according to your own preferences. Flavored with various spices and herbs, it offers versatility. Baked in the oven with soy sauce or as a soft spread on bread or rolls, it is always a successful change in the day. Just make tofu yourself.

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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.

Course Side dish

Keyword herbs, lemon juice, soybeans, tofu, water

Prep Time 1 day day

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 day day 1 hour hour

Servings 1 person

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.

Tips

The soy milk overflows very quickly during cooking. Make sure that you always stir and stay with it. Therefore, it is recommended to take a large pot.

There are also so-called vegetable milk maker to buy. With this, the soybeans can be quickly and easily mixed with a blender.

The leftover mass is called okara. If you like, you can use it to make burgers.

The tofu can be refined with dried herbs and spices before pressing. If you like, you can warm up the tofu in the oven for about 5 – 10 minutes before eating.

Interesting to know

Since I have been eating a vegan diet, I feel fitter than before.