How to Make Soy-Free Tofu (high protein, low carb fava bean tofu) | Mary's Test Kitchen

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green peas

Edamame provides similar protein content, while green peas are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Soak 450 grams of dried fava beans in the fridge overnight until plump.

Drain and rinse the soaked fava beans thoroughly.

Scoop about half of the fava beans into a high-speed blender.

Add 3 cups of water to the blender and blend on high for 15 seconds.

Using a soy milk making bag or nut milk bag, pour the blended mixture into a large pot or bowl to strain.

Twist the bag to squeeze out the liquid, leaving the pulp behind.

Check the pulp; if it's too wet, blend the mixture longer next time.

Repeat the blending and straining process with the other half of the beans.

Let the strained milk sit for 10-15 minutes to allow sediment to settle.

Gently scoop off the top layer of milk, avoiding the starchy sediment at the bottom.

Heat the strained milk over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

Prepare a tofu mold lined with a clean, thin cloth.

Mix 1 tablespoon of gypsum with 1 cup of room temperature water, but only use half of this mixture later.

Heat the fava bean milk until it reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring constantly.

Once at temperature, stir the gypsum solution into the milk slowly while stirring.

Turn off the heat and cover the pot, letting it sit for 10-15 minutes to coagulate.

Check the curds; they should be solid. If not, adjust water in the blending process next time.

Scoop the curds into the lined tofu mold evenly, poking corners with a chopstick to fill them.

Fold the cloth over the curds and place a weight on top to press out excess water.

Twist the knob on the tofu press to apply pressure, but do not overdo it.

Clean up the workspace while the tofu presses for a few minutes.

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