One of the things I love about maintaining a cooking blog is that it makes me more inspired to try out new recipes or new dishes that I might not otherwise have tried. So for today, I finally made the effort to make soybean milk at home. I had always thought that you have to own a soybean milk machine to make soybean milk at home and was I pleased that all you need is a regular blender (a tip from my aunt). I am a total newbie at this and I was really happy with the results. Soybean milk is my little brother's absolute favourite drink and since he just flew back from the UK a few days ago, I thought it would be fitting to try making this at home for him. The milk was smooth and just utterly delicious - beats store bought versions by a mile and more. So if you have not tried making this at home, you really should - you definitely won't regret it!
You will just need soybeans, water, muslin or cheesecloth and of course a blender. Another good thing about making this at home is that you can adjust the amount of sugar you use in the milk or even add some other flavourings like pandan (screwpine) leaves for added fragrance. The important thing to note is that you can't shirk from the straining of the soybean milk as there are lots of remnants of the soybeans left behind. Apart from that, it is very straightforward and extremely easy to make. Please trust me on this :O.
You will need a blender and muslin or cheesecloth
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups soybeans, soaked overnight in water (place in fridge (covered) to avoid the beans spoiling)
6 1/4 cups water
3 tbsps of sugar or to taste (or use rock sugar)
Method:
Drain the soybeans after soaking overnight. The beans should have expanded a little and turned soft overnight.
Place one third of the soybeans together with about one third of the water in a blender and blend until thick and smooth. Place liquid in a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining soybeans and water. Clean the large bowl. You will need this again to strain into later.
Run the liquid through a sieve and strain into another bowl or pot (you will use the pot to boil the milk later). Now, clean your sieve and cover with a piece of muslin or cheesecloth. You can also use uncoloured/ unbleached cotton for this. Strain the liquid again into the large bowl you used earlier. Finally, strain the liquid again into the large pot (just use the sieve without the cloth).
Bring the milk in the pot to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat to low and add the sugar. Do a taste test and add more if desired. Bring to a boil again and turn heat to low for simmering. Simmer (covered) for about 5 minutes. The soymilk is ready. You can either serve this hot or cold.
Homemade Soybean Milk ~ 自制豆奶
Tuesday, July 05, 2011 | Labels: asian desserts, chinese desserts, Chinese recipes, Drinks |
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21 comments:
saute you! making this is a lot of work for me
This works out really cheap too. I really need to make it myself, and give the cows a rest:)
Homemade soy milk!!! My grandma used to make it when I was really really small, and I love it better than store bought (of course).... you are amazing making this from scratch!!
I adore homemade soymilk. So so different from what they sell in American stores here. I've learned to enjoy that one as well, but there's nothing like the original =D.
really? haha I thought it was not too bad, not much work :D
oh yes, easy to make too.
thanks Nami! But it is quite easy :)
Yeah, what about those sold in Asian grocery stores? I never bought any though while there hehe
My late father made soybean milk at home every
My late father made his own soy milk all the time. Homemade is much better than those sold outside and can be sugar free if done right.
I see, would you care to share what is the right method then to have sweetness without sugar? thanks
Homemade soy milk is simply unbeatable. As you said, a few simple tools is good enough for making nice and smooth soy milk at home. I'm with you : ).
My mom who's visiting was just trying to convince me that making soybean milk is easy and that I should do it. Now, I'm really inspired! Thank you!
Yes, it is absolutely worth the efforts to make your own soybean milk. Your photos reminds me of the packet of organic soybeans in my cupboard. ;)
Home made version is more tastier for sure.
I love to make my own soybean milk too! So worth it!
i have yet to try soybean milk. one of my friends swears by it and said she prefers this over regular milk!
thanks for sharing your recipe on how i can make it at home :)
Wow, that IS super easy. And you're right -- I bet it tastes so much better than the packaged stuff from the stores. Thanks for making this look so do-able and inspiring us all to try it.
nothing beats home-made, can use organic beans and control the sweetness. Yours look great!
i have yet to try soybean milk. one of my friends swears by it and said she prefers this over regular milk!
thanks for sharing your recipe on how i can make it at home :)
Thanks everyone! This was my first time making homemade soybean milk and I was so delighted that it was so easy :D
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