How to make firm Tofu at home with JUST 3 ingredients // by Conscious Rebhell

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 the soy milk in a pot until steaming.

Dissolve lemon juice in a small amount of warm water.

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

Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to curdle.

Line a tofu mold with cheesecloth and pour in the curds.

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

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