Homemade Tofu: Using Lemon Juice [Kua Taum Paaj]

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  • čas přidán 10. 07. 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
    Strainer & pots
    Tofu press or a colander/bamboo steamer
    A plate & weights
    Blender
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Komentáře • 302

  • @divinekingston1290
    @divinekingston1290 Před 2 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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 Před měsícem

      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 Před rokem +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 CZcamsrs 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 Před rokem

      Thank you! 😊

    • @annaalbury2216
      @annaalbury2216 Před rokem

      Very helpful. Thank you!

    • @lilyleung2237
      @lilyleung2237 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Do you have your recipe using the citric acid and amalyse

    • @lilyleung2237
      @lilyleung2237 Před 10 měsíci

      Can you use bottled lemon juice?

    • @JoiIsakYT
      @JoiIsakYT Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @karenbachman9983
    @karenbachman9983 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +3

      Gives me motivation to do it.

    • @elizabethadetoyi4918
      @elizabethadetoyi4918 Před rokem +2

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

    • @lilyleung2237
      @lilyleung2237 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @omggiiirl2077
    @omggiiirl2077 Před rokem +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.

  • @artemisiagentileschi2400
    @artemisiagentileschi2400 Před 2 lety +11

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

  • @freelybibi2329
    @freelybibi2329 Před 2 lety +1

    Lovely! thanks so much for sharing this!

  • @soealaibi-nwokocha8964
    @soealaibi-nwokocha8964 Před rokem +1

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

  • @guoliangdu7732
    @guoliangdu7732 Před rokem +6

    Awesome homemade tofu process! It looks so fresh and delicious

  • @AlexanderODJIDJA
    @AlexanderODJIDJA Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @TamilinParis
    @TamilinParis Před rokem +1

    Looks so delicious thank you for sharing 👌👌👌

  • @nrawson66
    @nrawson66 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @ferdinandpio9535
    @ferdinandpio9535 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice demo, clear and easy to understand.

  • @joannegonzales8474
    @joannegonzales8474 Před 3 lety

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

  • @sangasamte
    @sangasamte Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this much-needed easy to follow video.

  • @bikinggal1
    @bikinggal1 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful video. Thanks!

  • @judysumner808
    @judysumner808 Před 2 lety +1

    That was really easy to follow. Thank You.

  • @wendyjennings1502
    @wendyjennings1502 Před rokem +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 🥰

  • @martinadirusso9478
    @martinadirusso9478 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This is soooo much work!! Very impressive

  • @innovativearts9511
    @innovativearts9511 Před rokem

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

  • @nettadebeer9936
    @nettadebeer9936 Před 2 lety

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

  • @isabellentxawm6773
    @isabellentxawm6773 Před 3 lety +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!

  • @josephhooper8655
    @josephhooper8655 Před rokem

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

  • @cocoypaye9641
    @cocoypaye9641 Před 2 lety +1

    this is a easy way.. thank u 💕

  • @HueTran-vk1re
    @HueTran-vk1re Před rokem +1

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

  • @nyxy123
    @nyxy123 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing!!

  • @jagdeomoonasar6335
    @jagdeomoonasar6335 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jobaoyefusi
    @jobaoyefusi Před 26 dny

    Love this!
    Thanks much🥰

  • @saffrondominic4585
    @saffrondominic4585 Před 18 dny

    Thank you for sharing this recipe; much appreciated.

  • @katiesmithreads6981
    @katiesmithreads6981 Před 2 lety +8

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

  • @mayyeung9970
    @mayyeung9970 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @jshwanTTV
    @jshwanTTV Před rokem

    straight forward, thank you!

  • @wriris6708
    @wriris6708 Před 7 měsíci

    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!!!

  • @ChristianAustinite
    @ChristianAustinite Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome

  • @cookandexplorewithbelle7649

    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 :)

  • @inamulhaq2067
    @inamulhaq2067 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the easiest method of Tofu...

  • @babaanceskitchen
    @babaanceskitchen Před rokem

    Looks delicious 😋

  • @uttradevi5420
    @uttradevi5420 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @msstephaniexiong
    @msstephaniexiong Před 3 lety

    Wow!!! Yummy.

  • @zenaduran2371
    @zenaduran2371 Před rokem

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

  • @sukhmanjudge1700
    @sukhmanjudge1700 Před 3 lety

    Made it very yummy

  • @elizabethmanangan4341
    @elizabethmanangan4341 Před 2 lety

    Yummy so healthy

  • @brenttmanabat8563
    @brenttmanabat8563 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice sharing dear godbless!❤🙏

  • @jciamretired9767
    @jciamretired9767 Před rokem +1

    great video with good explanation :)

  • @laoher4491
    @laoher4491 Před 3 lety

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

  • @yayacatz1291
    @yayacatz1291 Před rokem

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

  • @rosejocson3866
    @rosejocson3866 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing. God bless!

  • @johndouglas1701
    @johndouglas1701 Před 4 měsíci

    WOW you did outstanding.

  • @inspirationmiracleencounte6067

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

  • @Indpendnt27
    @Indpendnt27 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @paulabrown5243
    @paulabrown5243 Před rokem +6

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

  • @m.taylor
    @m.taylor Před rokem +1

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

  • @fatmalasseko5317
    @fatmalasseko5317 Před 2 lety

    Great!

  • @esztellakaskoto8352
    @esztellakaskoto8352 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @evayosores2962
    @evayosores2962 Před 3 lety +1

    I like to learn what you make

  • @ygakayan
    @ygakayan Před rokem

    -Thank you for your valuable recipe.

  • @elizabethmanangan4341
    @elizabethmanangan4341 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for d tips i love tufo

  • @tenmilechicks
    @tenmilechicks Před 3 lety

    Excellent video

  • @mollymasangano473
    @mollymasangano473 Před 2 lety

    WO , pretty good l have learned something special thanks 🥰

  • @davidmazza8714
    @davidmazza8714 Před rokem

    Bravo!
    Bravo! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🍋 😃

  • @totcevreauesaintru
    @totcevreauesaintru Před rokem

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

  • @vierojoseph
    @vierojoseph Před měsícem

    Nice 👍 ❤

  • @the12288
    @the12288 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing! Answered all my questions ❤❤❤

  • @EniaP
    @EniaP Před 2 lety

    Thank you I Will try.

  • @gerxiong6299
    @gerxiong6299 Před 3 lety

    You are so awesome! I love your videos!

  • @cckiwigirl
    @cckiwigirl Před rokem +5

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

  • @flordelizarodilla9474
    @flordelizarodilla9474 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing

  • @ihtsarl9115
    @ihtsarl9115 Před rokem

    Thank for this video

  • @foodpathway23
    @foodpathway23 Před rokem

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

  • @stefaniapadova1509
    @stefaniapadova1509 Před rokem

    Grazie, procedimento semplice.

  • @candidagomes2774
    @candidagomes2774 Před rokem

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

  • @joannamamotte1812
    @joannamamotte1812 Před 3 lety

    Goud🌸👌

  • @charmainetavares3098
    @charmainetavares3098 Před rokem

    Good job

  • @christopherort2889
    @christopherort2889 Před 2 lety

    Cool video

  • @HelenJoyCreates
    @HelenJoyCreates Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @cefarther3945
    @cefarther3945 Před rokem

    WELL DONE!

  • @silverking80
    @silverking80 Před 3 lety +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! 😂😂😂👍👍👍

  • @trizhaay
    @trizhaay Před 7 měsíci

    Making this today!

    • @trizhaay
      @trizhaay Před 7 měsíci

      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.

  • @vassacarder6383
    @vassacarder6383 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @brunomirandasantos1726
    @brunomirandasantos1726 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @utsukushiiseishin
    @utsukushiiseishin Před 11 měsíci +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?

  • @heidigilmore7642
    @heidigilmore7642 Před rokem +2

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

  • @stelladina2437
    @stelladina2437 Před rokem

    Thanks you are the best 👏🙏🏼🤣

  • @kusinanimrsjones7376
    @kusinanimrsjones7376 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @emmafrederick7069
    @emmafrederick7069 Před rokem

    I’m going to do it

  • @kevinwatkins1365
    @kevinwatkins1365 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @annaalbury2216
    @annaalbury2216 Před rokem

    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?

  • @maikiamoua2887
    @maikiamoua2887 Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @paxiong6541
      @paxiong6541 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @MonastryDeparture
    @MonastryDeparture Před 9 měsíci

    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.

  • @rahmatmafakheri
    @rahmatmafakheri Před rokem

    Thanks lady!

  • @everythingwithlorbito

    I loved this..new sub

  • @dilciaseecharan2146
    @dilciaseecharan2146 Před rokem +1

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

  • @lcm1559
    @lcm1559 Před rokem +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?

  • @MissL4lly
    @MissL4lly Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome thank you. :)

  • @foodfantasy3103
    @foodfantasy3103 Před 2 lety

    Nice

  • @es-hs9fd
    @es-hs9fd Před 2 měsíci

    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!

  • @elenlampe6020
    @elenlampe6020 Před rokem

    Čudobit je..SRRČNO 2023🎄

  • @gracymiranda373
    @gracymiranda373 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

  • @KittyMama61
    @KittyMama61 Před 3 měsíci +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...

  • @steveg3435
    @steveg3435 Před 2 lety +5

    You used 3 pounds of dry soybeans. Approximately how many pounds of tofu do you have as a finished product?