Tofu recipe, Tofu is high in protein.
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Tofu or soya bean curd is made from soya beans and is very high in protein content.
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Soaking Time
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Baking Time
0 Mins
Baking Temperature
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Sprouting Time
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Total Time
20 Mins
Makes
50 null
Ingredients
None
- 1 1/2 cups soybeans
- 1 tbsp epsom salt (magnesium sulphate)
Method
- Soak the beans in water for at least 12 hours.
- Drain all the water and wash the soaked beans.
- Grind the soaked beans in a blender to a smooth paste using 4 cups of water.
- Strain to extract the milk.
- Boil this milk, add the Epsom salts and remove from the flame.
- Strain the soya bean curd through a muslin cloth placed on a strainer.
- Press the bean curd and put some weight on it so that all the water is drained out.
- Remove the weight after a few hours.
- To store for a longer period, refrigerate in a container filled with water.
- Use a srequired.
Tips
Paneer is a good substitute for tofu.
Tofu recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 15 cal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 103.4 mg |
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