How to make Tofu at home with lime juice (without nigari)

coagulant

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice and vinegar can be used as natural coagulants for making tofu.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos offers a lower sodium alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric adds health benefits and color, while ground ginger is often more affordable.

Heat fresh soy milk until just boiling.

Add lime juice to the hot soy milk and stir gently.

Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to curdle.

Pour the curds into a tofu mold lined with cheesecloth.

Press the curds to remove excess liquid and form the tofu.

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