How to make tofu / How to make firm tofu

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.

Soak soya beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked soya beans.

Blend soya beans with 1/4 water until smooth.

Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth to extract soy milk.

Heat the soy milk up to 160-170F and turn off the cooker.

Add lemon juice to the hot soy milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.

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