It’s actually not impossible to make tofu at home.
What Is Tofu Made Of?
Tofu is kind of like a plant-based cheese, when you consider how it’s made.
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Get your soy milk
To make your own soy milk, soak soybeans overnight in water.
You’ll need to filter out the soy solids using a cheesecloth or sieve to get the milk.
The soy milk should start to curdle within a few minutes.
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Wait about 15 minutes to let it sit.
Here’s how to use it in your cooking.
Don’t have sugar snap peas or peppers?
Victor Protasio
Sub in your favorite stir-fry veggiescarrots, broccoli, and mushrooms will all be tasty in this.
Tofu Asada With Caramelized Refried Beans
Tofu doesn’t have to be limited to Asian recipes.
This spicy tofu recipe is a meatless take on a Mexican culinary classic.
Caitlin Bensel
It’s a great way to use up leftover herbs with plenty of mint and cilantro in the mix.
(Bonus: you’re able to ge this dish on the table in just 20 minutes.)
Jane Goodall’s Tofu Scramble Wraps
Tofu for breakfast?
Caitlin Bensel
This vegan recipe (courtesy of famed primatologistand environmentalistJane Goodall) makes a great meatless breakfast on the go.
Vegetarian Tacos With Goat Cheese
Chili powder lends spice to crumbled extra-firm tofuin lieu of traditional ground meat.
Top it with veggies, salsa, and crumbled goat cheese for a flavorful and fast meatless meal.
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It’s also perfect as a dip for crudite.
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