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Chickpea Tofu & Silken Tofu

Chickpea Tofu & Silken Tofu: Two Fun, Easy Recipes

Discover the versatility of Chickpea Tofu & Silken Tofu, a tasty soy-free alternative packed with protein and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 tofu pieces
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Burmese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chickpea Flour Method
  • 1 cup Chickpea Flour Can substitute with other pulse flours.
  • 3 cups Water Adjust for firmer texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Optional for color and flavor.
Dried Chickpeas Method
  • 1 cup Dried Chickpeas Can substitute with canned chickpeas.
  • 2 cups Water For blending.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • mold or container
  • Whisk
  • nut-milk bag or cheesecloth

Method
 

Chickpea Flour Method Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together chickpea flour and water until smooth.
  2. In a saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Gradually pour the chickpea flour mixture into the boiling water, whisking constantly.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring for about 5-6 minutes until mixture thickens.
  5. Remove from heat, pour into a greased container, and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
Dried Chickpeas Method Steps
  1. Soak 1 cup of dried chickpeas in water overnight, then drain.
  2. Blend soaked chickpeas with 2 cups of fresh water until smooth.
  3. Strain the mixture using a nut-milk bag or cheesecloth to extract the liquid.
  4. Heat the strained liquid in a saucepan, stirring constantly for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
  5. Pour into a greased mold, smooth the surface, and cool for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gramsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chickpea tofu can be adapted with different spices and ingredients for unique flavors.

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