A simple and delicious recipe for making tofu from scratch using soy milk and lemon juice.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
30min
Homemade Tofu recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 100g of tofu)

Ingredients for Tofu

  • 1L
    soy milk
  • 2tbsp
    lemon juice

How to make Homemade Tofu

Making Tofu

  1. Simmer the soy milk on low heat for about 20 minutes to avoid overflowing.

  2. Remove the film that forms on top of the milk before adding the coagulant.

  3. Add the lemon juice to the soy milk and wait for a few minutes until the tofu starts to form.

  4. Once the water is clear, drain the mixture using a cheesecloth.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Make sure to simmer the soy milk gently to prevent it from overflowing.

  2. Using fresh lemon juice will yield better results for coagulation.

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