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

Cook Time 20

Course Main Course, Protein Base

Cuisine Asia

Servings Servings

Calories 150 kcal

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

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

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal

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