Tofu
by Tarla Dalal
26 Nov 2013
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Tofu or soya bean curd is made from soya beans and is very high in protein content.
Tofu recipe - How to make Tofu
Preparation Time: cooking Time: 5 to 10 min. Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 100 to 150 grams.
1 1/2 cups soyabean seeds
1 tbsp epsom salts (magnesium sulphate)
Method
- 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.
- Paneer is a good substitute for tofu.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 15 cal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 14.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 8.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 23.7 mg |
| Sodium | 103.4 mg |
| Potassium | 61.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
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