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How To Make Tofu At Home

My simple and easy-to-follow guide on how to make tofu for every vegan. This tofu making guide is meant to help you have control over your tofu based vegan recipes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Main Course, Protein Base
Cuisine: Asia
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For Soy Milk:
  • 2 cups dried soybeans
  • 8 cups water for blending
  • Additional water for soaking
For Coagulation:
  • 2 tsp nigari magnesium chloride, or
  • 2 tsp lemon juice or
  • 1½ tsp gypsum powder calcium sulfate
  • ¼ cup warm water to dissolve coagulant
Optional:
  • Salt to taste, for seasoning

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Blender
  • Cheesecloth or nut milk bag
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tofu mold or small rectangular container
  • Weight a can or jar works fine
  • Thermometer This is optional but helpful

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal
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