Homemade Tofu: Using Lemon Juice [Kua Taum Paaj]

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июл 2020
  • Hello & Nyob Zoo Tofu Lovers!
    Yes! Many of you requested me to show you all how to make fresh tofu. So I'll be showing you my mom style by using lemon juice to make the tofu curd. Fresh, natural, and super delicious. Tofu is quite easy to make, it just takes time. There are many ways to coagulate soymilk into tofu curds. You can use vinegar, nigari, salt water, pineapple juice, tamarind juice, lemon juice; pretty much any fruit that contains acid. My grandma uses tamarind juice and it works pretty well too. We will be using lemons today since they are easy to find and also super light and delightful in this recipe. And yes, if you have a tofu press, by all mean use it! I don't make tofu often to fully commit to having a tofu press in my pantry haha. Where do you buy it? Look online. So I hope you all give it a try. Happy Cooking! :)
    What do you like to make with tofu?
    *Just be mindful that whatever acid you end up using, the ratio will be different since they all have different levels of acidity (sorry I cannot help you with the ratio if you end up using other acids)
    WRITTEN RECIPE W/ DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS HERE:
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    INGREDIENTS
    3 lbs dried soy beans soaked overnight
    5 liters of water to blend the already soaked beans (21-22 cups)
    ½ cup (4 oz) lemon juice with 1 cup room temp water
    -TOOLS etc--
    Cheesecloth or mesh cloth
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    Tofu press or a colander/bamboo steamer
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Комментарии • 302

  • @divinekingston1290
    @divinekingston1290 2 года назад +80

    to rid the bitterness usually the tofu is placed in cold water after you cut it to block shape for 10 -15 minutes.

  • @bparrish517
    @bparrish517 3 года назад +148

    The easiest, Western-friendly method for making tofu that I’ve seen, especially for Western kitchens. No stone grinders or tofu forms needed. Please express my gratefulness to your grandma for all the knowledge and graciousness she taught you.

    • @Caviar_Khabo
      @Caviar_Khabo Месяц назад

      Unlike western foods, Asian foods (barring Japanese cuisine) are very easy to prepare provided you have the right ingredients and getting the right ingredients is not that hard. Just go to an asian food store and get them as per your requirements. Western foods tend to be very fancy and requires not only expensive ingredients but also expensive cooking utensils. Maybe its just too commercialized that shelling out huge amount of money to buy and prepare them is the norm.

  • @olenfersoi8887
    @olenfersoi8887 Год назад +38

    A couple of suggestions: Because the acidity of lemons can vary....and, in fact, lemon growers are trying for lower acid varieties...it is better to use something with a known acidity. Cheap citric acid powder works well. Use 1.5 tsp per gallon of "milk".
    Because the natural starches are not soluble, they tend to help clog up the filter material, like mesh or cheesecloth. If you convert the starches to soluble sugars (which will drain off with the water) the pressing will be easier. 1/10th of a gram of amylase with do the job for 3 gallons of milk, as it is a powerful enzyme (not to worry...it naturally occurs in saliva). Just add the acid and then allow the boiled milk to cool to body temperature, add the enzyme, and allow to sit for an hour...then press out the tofu. You end up with a product that is easier to press, and will contain lower carbs than if the enzyme is not used.
    It should be mentioned that plenty of RUclipsrs are suggesting making tofu by simply heating milk. But, what they don't realize is the the curdling is better with acid. Plus, when the milk is acidified, the curds that form are larger and firmer than from heat alone.
    Both the citric acid and the amylase can be found on E-Bay and are inexpensive over the long run, because so little is necessary.
    I hope these suggestions are helpful.

    • @johnsmith-ds5yt
      @johnsmith-ds5yt Год назад

      Thank you! 😊

    • @annaalbury2216
      @annaalbury2216 Год назад

      Very helpful. Thank you!

    • @lilyleung2237
      @lilyleung2237 10 месяцев назад +1

      Do you have your recipe using the citric acid and amalyse

    • @lilyleung2237
      @lilyleung2237 10 месяцев назад

      Can you use bottled lemon juice?

    • @JoiIsakYT
      @JoiIsakYT 6 месяцев назад

      This would work great for the nut tofu I want to try making

  • @omggiiirl2077
    @omggiiirl2077 Год назад +18

    Good homemade tofu is so good you can eat it with little added seasoning. And don't throw the dregs out! In Korea we boil it with some pork and kimchi. I'm sure it can be adapted to so many different tastes. Sometimes i even put it in as filler for meatballs and meatloaf, in cookies and other stuff.

  • @karenbachman9983
    @karenbachman9983 2 года назад +65

    I made this last night following your instructions. It worked like a charm! So much fun, and it was the best tofu I have ever eaten. Thank you!

    • @loyckfiona
      @loyckfiona 2 года назад +3

      Gives me motivation to do it.

    • @elizabethadetoyi4918
      @elizabethadetoyi4918 Год назад +2

      Please, what is the quantity of lemon juice to the soy milk?

    • @lilyleung2237
      @lilyleung2237 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@elizabethadetoyi4918in video 1/2 cup mixed with 1 cup water

  • @artemisiagentileschi2400
    @artemisiagentileschi2400 2 года назад +11

    Perfection passed down to you from generations. Thank you for sharing your lovely family heritage.

  • @paulabrown5243
    @paulabrown5243 Год назад +6

    You can freeze the block of tofu and it will actually have a meatier texture if you prefer that.

  • @AlexanderODJIDJA
    @AlexanderODJIDJA 4 месяца назад +1

    WowI love your step by step demonstration. So illustrated. ❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

  • @guoliangdu7732
    @guoliangdu7732 Год назад +6

    Awesome homemade tofu process! It looks so fresh and delicious

  • @saffrondominic4585
    @saffrondominic4585 19 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing this recipe; much appreciated.

  • @freelybibi2329
    @freelybibi2329 2 года назад +1

    Lovely! thanks so much for sharing this!

  • @katiesmithreads6981
    @katiesmithreads6981 2 года назад +8

    I made tofu today following your recipe, thank you so much for sharing it turned out great!

  • @mayyeung9970
    @mayyeung9970 3 года назад +6

    Just found and subscribed to your channel. Your recipes look so delicious. Can't wait to try them all!

  • @innovativearts9511
    @innovativearts9511 Год назад

    I'm definitely trying this out. Thank you for sharing. Easy to follow and straight to the point.🙏❣️

  • @TamilinParis
    @TamilinParis Год назад +1

    Looks so delicious thank you for sharing 👌👌👌

  • @isabellentxawm6773
    @isabellentxawm6773 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for sharing! You explained everything very well that I can probably do it. I learn best with hands on instructions. Keep up the good work!

  • @soealaibi-nwokocha8964
    @soealaibi-nwokocha8964 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much. This is the simplest, easiest way of making tofu I have seen. Will definitely try it out.

  • @joannegonzales8474
    @joannegonzales8474 3 года назад

    delicious ! You are good to make it tofu ! thankx for shareing !

  • @nrawson66
    @nrawson66 3 года назад +3

    This is so awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing! I want to try to make this!!!

  • @sangasamte
    @sangasamte 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this much-needed easy to follow video.

  • @HueTran-vk1re
    @HueTran-vk1re Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe Cindy....

  • @nettadebeer9936
    @nettadebeer9936 2 года назад

    Wow..so interesting..because I love tofu now going to try this

  • @cookandexplorewithbelle7649
    @cookandexplorewithbelle7649 3 года назад +5

    Thank You for sharing your tofu recipes! 🙂 I will definitely give this a try. I liked and saved your video for future uses and I enjoyed watching your food recipes videos, please post more :)

  • @wendyjennings1502
    @wendyjennings1502 Год назад +2

    Super excited to know I can make this! Thank you! Looking forward to making this! Love your videos and especially hearing your native language 🥰

  • @ferdinandpio9535
    @ferdinandpio9535 2 года назад +1

    Nice demo, clear and easy to understand.

  • @jagdeomoonasar6335
    @jagdeomoonasar6335 2 года назад +1

    Thanks very much for your recipe wow its looks so easy, so nice

  • @josephhooper8655
    @josephhooper8655 Год назад

    Thank you dear. You have a good clear voice for easy instructions.

  • @laoher4491
    @laoher4491 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing...I've always wanted to make some...🙂

  • @yayacatz1291
    @yayacatz1291 Год назад

    Wow..just used soys n lemon juice..thanks for sharing

  • @zenaduran2371
    @zenaduran2371 Год назад

    What a great share, thank you for showing how eazy to make soy milk and tofu(both faves).❤😂

  • @bikinggal1
    @bikinggal1 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful video. Thanks!

  • @judysumner808
    @judysumner808 2 года назад +1

    That was really easy to follow. Thank You.

  • @msstephaniexiong
    @msstephaniexiong 3 года назад

    Wow!!! Yummy.

  • @martinadirusso9478
    @martinadirusso9478 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is soooo much work!! Very impressive

  • @brenttmanabat8563
    @brenttmanabat8563 2 года назад +1

    Nice sharing dear godbless!❤🙏

  • @wriris6708
    @wriris6708 7 месяцев назад

    this was so convenient! I had been putting this off because I thought it was going to be really hard, but the way you organized all of this it made it so straightforward! Thank you so much!!!

  • @uttradevi5420
    @uttradevi5420 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the healthy recipes made at home. 👌👌

  • @nyxy123
    @nyxy123 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing!!

  • @rosejocson3866
    @rosejocson3866 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing. God bless!

  • @esztellakaskoto8352
    @esztellakaskoto8352 4 месяца назад

    I have made your recipe. And I love it. I was so happy that I can make tofu at home. Thank you so much

  • @inspirationmiracleencounte6067
    @inspirationmiracleencounte6067 Год назад +1

    This is great content, and I've learnt so much from it, just like in this video @

  • @elizabethmanangan4341
    @elizabethmanangan4341 2 года назад

    Yummy so healthy

  • @m.taylor
    @m.taylor Год назад +1

    Great idea to use the wok and bamboo steamer to press rhe tofu!

  • @inamulhaq2067
    @inamulhaq2067 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the easiest method of Tofu...

  • @jobaoyefusi
    @jobaoyefusi 27 дней назад

    Love this!
    Thanks much🥰

  • @ChristianAustinite
    @ChristianAustinite 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome

  • @dilciaseecharan2146
    @dilciaseecharan2146 Год назад +1

    I use 1 tablespoon of epsom salt in some water or same milk n added to the milk . It works like magic

  • @jciamretired9767
    @jciamretired9767 Год назад +1

    great video with good explanation :)

  • @davidmazza8714
    @davidmazza8714 Год назад

    Bravo!
    Bravo! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🍋 😃

  • @jshwanTTV
    @jshwanTTV Год назад

    straight forward, thank you!

  • @the12288
    @the12288 2 месяца назад

    Amazing! Answered all my questions ❤❤❤

  • @cocoypaye9641
    @cocoypaye9641 2 года назад +1

    this is a easy way.. thank u 💕

  • @Indpendnt27
    @Indpendnt27 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @ygakayan
    @ygakayan Год назад

    -Thank you for your valuable recipe.

  • @mollymasangano473
    @mollymasangano473 2 года назад

    WO , pretty good l have learned something special thanks 🥰

  • @babaanceskitchen
    @babaanceskitchen Год назад

    Looks delicious 😋

  • @foodpathway23
    @foodpathway23 Год назад

    I will try this lemon juice method for bloating free tofu. Thanks for sharing this..

  • @tenmilechicks
    @tenmilechicks 3 года назад

    Excellent video

  • @sukhmanjudge1700
    @sukhmanjudge1700 3 года назад

    Made it very yummy

  • @fatmalasseko5317
    @fatmalasseko5317 2 года назад

    Great!

  • @totcevreauesaintru
    @totcevreauesaintru Год назад

    i love what u did ! good luck and have fun !

  • @evayosores2962
    @evayosores2962 3 года назад +1

    I like to learn what you make

  • @HelenJoyCreates
    @HelenJoyCreates 3 года назад +4

    Thank you for this easy to follow instructions, will definitely be making some.

  • @johndouglas1701
    @johndouglas1701 4 месяца назад

    WOW you did outstanding.

  • @cckiwigirl
    @cckiwigirl Год назад +5

    Thankyou for sharing this family recipe....This is nicer than store bought ! Love your easy to follow instructions. 🙏

  • @candidagomes2774
    @candidagomes2774 Год назад

    Congratulations, I liked very much your vídeo, very kind!!🙏💐😘
    Thanks a lot!! 🙏💐💐

  • @elizabethmanangan4341
    @elizabethmanangan4341 2 года назад

    Thanks for d tips i love tufo

  • @vierojoseph
    @vierojoseph Месяц назад

    Nice 👍 ❤

  • @brunomirandasantos1726
    @brunomirandasantos1726 9 месяцев назад

    I loved this idea! We can explore all sort of legume’s tofu. Thanks!

  • @gerxiong6299
    @gerxiong6299 3 года назад

    You are so awesome! I love your videos!

  • @joannamamotte1812
    @joannamamotte1812 3 года назад

    Goud🌸👌

  • @flordelizarodilla9474
    @flordelizarodilla9474 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing

  • @Shade_Dragon
    @Shade_Dragon Год назад +2

    I use a flour sack towel to strain tofu, as well as cheese.

  • @heidigilmore7642
    @heidigilmore7642 Год назад +2

    Thank you . I was wanting to do it with something other than vinegar

  • @EniaP
    @EniaP 2 года назад

    Thank you I Will try.

  • @KittyMama61
    @KittyMama61 4 месяца назад +1

    When my youngest son was a baby, he just couldn't hold down milk of any kind, even human milk (goat milk was the worst), because of reflux. So his doctor told me to give him straight soymilk out of the carton. He thrived on it, and it never came back up. I was so relieved...

  • @elenlampe6020
    @elenlampe6020 Год назад

    Čudobit je..SRRČNO 2023🎄

  • @charmainetavares3098
    @charmainetavares3098 Год назад

    Good job

  • @christopherort2889
    @christopherort2889 2 года назад

    Cool video

  • @vassacarder6383
    @vassacarder6383 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for easy recipe.
    I also concern about what to do with the leftover pulp?

  • @stefaniapadova1509
    @stefaniapadova1509 Год назад

    Grazie, procedimento semplice.

  • @kevinwatkins1365
    @kevinwatkins1365 3 года назад +10

    When I was learning to make jelly with my grandmother. She would put her straining cloth over a pot and she would fasten the cloth to the pot with clothes pins. I still use this method today.

  • @utsukushiiseishin
    @utsukushiiseishin 11 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you so much! I have been looking everywhere for someone who makes large bulk batches of tofu at home instead of a single block's worth at a time. Now if only I can manage to store it for longer than 3 days...I freeze my store-bought packages of tofu (the kind with the liquid) because I enjoy the texture it creates when thawed, pressed, then processed and cooked. I wonder if this will work given that the liquid is already discarded?

  • @ihtsarl9115
    @ihtsarl9115 Год назад

    Thank for this video

  • @cefarther3945
    @cefarther3945 Год назад

    WELL DONE!

  • @kusinanimrsjones7376
    @kusinanimrsjones7376 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this one very well explained and easy to follow
    Oh love tofu

  • @silverking80
    @silverking80 3 года назад +6

    YaasSsSs!!!! I'm so glad you made this video! Thank you so much! Now we all can be Nyab 10K or tug Vauw Zoo! 😂😂😂👍👍👍

    • @1tutoo
      @1tutoo 3 года назад +1

      Lmfao.. Fr

  • @annaalbury2216
    @annaalbury2216 Год назад

    Very straightforward and clear. I love that you used basic utensils and not a commercial tofu press. I also prefer the idea of lemon juice to gypsum or nigari. I subscribed. What is the language you used to describe the leftover whey drink?

  • @es-hs9fd
    @es-hs9fd 2 месяца назад

    Thank you! This is really great to learn how easy it is to make. I assumed the fermentation process took a lot longer, so I never tried making it before. I certainly will now! Also, since there are some soy milks that are made of just soy beans and water is it possible to make tofu from that too, since all you’re doing is adding lemon juice? It seems like that would save some time, if possible? I believe Trader Joe’s sells soy milk made from just soy beans and water. Please advise. Thanks again! So inspiring!

  • @foodfantasy3103
    @foodfantasy3103 2 года назад

    Nice

  • @whellockroad
    @whellockroad 2 года назад +4

    So cool, thanks. I'm living in Mexico where firm tofu imported from USA is $4 for14 oz....not cheap.

    • @apage1717
      @apage1717 Год назад +2

      That's expensive. Today at Walmart in the US is $2.21 I'm learning to DIY as well.

  • @lcm1559
    @lcm1559 Год назад +1

    Thanks for this. Just what I'm looking for. How do you store it in the fridge? And have you tips on making tofu, from powdered on milk?

  • @trizhaay
    @trizhaay 7 месяцев назад

    Making this today!

    • @trizhaay
      @trizhaay 7 месяцев назад

      I made it! I like the lemon juice taste! I think I pressed it a little thin because it cracked but I really enjoyed the taste. I made BBQ tofu with part.

  • @dilciaseecharan2146
    @dilciaseecharan2146 11 месяцев назад

    Its true i only use 1 tbs or little less . I have been using it for years n never had any problem

  • @MonastryDeparture
    @MonastryDeparture 9 месяцев назад

    I like always backe tofu pieces with same pieces of apple in palm oil. like the combination very much. In the video you mention to trow away the foam when cooking the soymilk..actually if you safe that and mix it later with the okera/soypulp and add herbs, sweet, some oil.. and then in furnace 40 min, you get tasty lovely light ´something´.
    Gonna try your method for tofu! Aloha, Kind regards from Netherlands.

  • @maikiamoua2887
    @maikiamoua2887 3 года назад +5

    This make me miss my grandma. She used to make homemade tufu all the time

    • @paxiong6541
      @paxiong6541 3 года назад +2

      My mom also make her own as well. Miss you mom.

  • @emmafrederick7069
    @emmafrederick7069 Год назад

    I’m going to do it

  • @rahmatmafakheri
    @rahmatmafakheri Год назад

    Thanks lady!

  • @gracymiranda373
    @gracymiranda373 10 месяцев назад +2

    Sou dê, Contagem Minas Gerais, amo Tudo.A massa posso secar e dar para as galinhas? Obrigada

  • @stelladina2437
    @stelladina2437 Год назад

    Thanks you are the best 👏🙏🏼🤣