Homemade Tofu by @fitgreenmind

30 min
Medium

4 servings

🥛

1 L

Soy Milk

🍶

75 mL

White Wine Vinegar

🍋

15 mL

Lemon Juice

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Pour 1 L soy milk into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.

    soy milk
    🥣large bowl

  2. Step 2/12

    Turn off the heat as soon as the soy milk reaches a boil.

  3. Step 3/12

    Stir 5 tbsp white wine vinegar into the hot soy milk until evenly combined.

    white wine vinegar
    🥄spoon

  4. Step 4/12

    Leave the mixture undisturbed for 15 minutes so the soy curds separate from the liquid.

  5. Step 5/12

    Line a sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl.

    🧺sieve
    🧻cheesecloth
    🥣large bowl

  6. Step 6/12

    Transfer the curds into the lined sieve and allow the whey to drain into the bowl.

    🧺sieve
    🧻cheesecloth
    🥣large bowl
    🥄spoon

  7. Step 7/12

    Gently squeeze the cheesecloth to remove excess liquid without crushing the curds.

    🧻cheesecloth

  8. Step 8/12

    Fold the cheesecloth around the curds and place the wrapped tofu in a tofu press.

    🧻cheesecloth
    🧱tofu press

  9. Step 9/12

    Weigh down the tofu press and refrigerate the tofu until cool and firm, about 15 minutes.

    🧱tofu press

  10. Step 10/12

    For a spread, mix the cooled tofu with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 tsp salt.

    lemon juice
    salt
    🥣large bowl
    🥄spoon

  11. Step 11/12

    For crispy tofu, slice the chilled tofu into pieces on a cutting board.

    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  12. Step 12/12

    Fry the tofu slices in a frying pan or bake them in an oven until crisp outside and juicy inside.

    🍳frying pan

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Plant-Based Protein, Legumes, Condiment, Acid, Fruit, Seasoning, Mineral

Ingredients

Soy milk, White wine vinegar, Lemon juice, Salt

Allergens

Soy, Sulfites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Lactose-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Calorie, Low-Fat, Plant-Based

Calories

82 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 7.5g, Carbohydrates: 3.5g, Fat: 4g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 110mg, Iron: 1.1mg, Potassium: 180mg, Sodium: 150mg

Vitamins

Vitamin D: 1.3mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg, Vitamin C: 1mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

sieve, cheesecloth, large bowl, spoon, knife, cutting board, tofu press, frying pan

Appliances

stovetop, refrigerator, oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Ingredient, Spread, Snack, Side Dish

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Meal Prep, Quick Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Asian-Inspired, Vegan

Geographic

Germany, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Ricotta-like, Creamy, Firm, Crispy, Juicy

Flavors

Mild, Tangy, Fresh, Savory

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep covered with fresh water,Change water daily), freezer : 3 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Drain before freezing,Thaw in the refrigerator)