Gourmet Vegetarian Kitchen

Healthy Vegetarian & Plant-Based Foods

sprouted soy milk

cultured tofu & yogurt

It’s hard to believe that with only brown rice, soybeans and water, you can turn them into healthy Cultured Tofu & Yogurt without any special equipment!

As I become  more conscious of how I use resources for my cooking, I try to find ways to use less ingredients and equipment to create healthy meals.

Eating foods that contain probiotics have become more important too. This keeps my guts healthy, and yogurt was a big part of my diet for a long time.

When I was no longer comfortable with all the plastic containers from buying yogurt, I tried to make my own. However, the fact that yogurt can’t be made without a yogurt maker or maybe an instant pot wasn’t appealing to me.

I didn’t have any of those machines, and I was not interested in buying them.…

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drying tofu skin

You might have eaten Tofu Skin (Yuba) but have you ever wondered how it is made. This step-by-step method shows you from start to finish!

Tofu Skin is a healthy plant protein that has been consumed in Asia for centuries. The main ingredient is soybeans. I’m one of those people who grow up eating soy products of all kinds, and Tofu Skin is one of them.

Even though I have eaten Tofu Skin (Yuba) all my life, it never occurred to make my own before. Why? Because Tofu Skin is very common in Asia, and being easy to buy I never had to.healthy and beautiful tofu skin in the jar

Recently I discovered how people made it in the past made it. It’s so fascinating, calming, and healthy. However, most Tofu Skin (Yuba) on the market made from regular soy milk. As I prefer to eat sprouted whole grains, nut, and seeds, I started to think about making my own at home.

I started by trying to set up my kitchen the way I saw them making Tofu Skin in a factory, but it was way too complicated. I didn’t want to have any extra equipment as I don’t make it every day. So, I had to come up with something practical and simple that would work for me.…

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sprouted tofu-make your own with only 3 ingredients

Are you thinking about going the extra distance to make your own tofu? Here’s how to make Sprouted Tofu with only soybeans, water, and lemon juice. This method will assist you step-by-step from the beginning to end!

Sprouted Tofu has long been a top protein choice for plant-based diet people, including me. It’s versatile, tasty, and easy to use in most recipes, from main dishes to healthy dessert, you name it!

For years, I never thought about making my own tofu–especially sprouted. I thought it was too difficult, plus it’s so easy to buy in most grocery stores–even in most countries….

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