Homemade Tofu by @fitgreenmind

โ‰ˆ 40 min

4 servings

๐Ÿฅ›

1 L

Soy milk

๐Ÿ‡

75 mL

White wine vinegar

๐Ÿ‹

15 mL

Lemon juice

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

  1. Pour
    • soy milk

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

  2. Step
    • Soy milk

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

  3. Stir
    • white wine vinegar
    • Soy milk

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

  4. Step

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

  5. Line

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

  6. Transfer

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

  7. Squeeze

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

  8. Fold

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

  9. Refrigerate

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

  10. Mix
    • lemon juice
    • salt

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

  11. Slice

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

  12. Fry

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

Homemade Tofu by @fitgreenmind

โ‰ˆ 40 min

4 servings

๐Ÿฅ›

1 L

Soy milk

๐Ÿ‡

75 mL

White wine vinegar

๐Ÿ‹

15 mL

Lemon juice

๐Ÿง‚

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.

    ๐Ÿฅ›soy milk
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge 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.

    ๐Ÿ‡white wine vinegar
    ๐Ÿฅ„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.

    ๐Ÿงบsieve
    ๐Ÿง€cheesecloth
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge bowl
  6. Step 6/12

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

    ๐Ÿงบsieve
    ๐Ÿง€cheesecloth
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„spoon
  7. Step 7/12

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

    ๐Ÿง€cheesecloth
  8. Step 8/12

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

    ๐Ÿง€cheesecloth
    ๐Ÿซ˜tofu press
  9. Step 9/12

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

    ๐Ÿซ˜tofu press
  10. Step 10/12

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

    ๐Ÿ‹lemon juice
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„spoon
  11. Step 11/12

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

    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting 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.

    ๐Ÿณfrying pan

Composition

Ingredients

Types

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

Ingredients

Soy milk, White wine vinegar, Lemon juice, Salt

Notes

Lemon juice (optional, to season if used as a spread), Salt (optional, to season if used as a spread)

Allergens

Soy, Sulfites

Dietetics

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

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

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

Appliances

Stove, Refrigerator, Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Spread, Snack, Side Dish

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

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)