Homemade Tofu: How to Make Tofu at Home

It is really satisfying to make tofu at home! Seeing how the process works is really amazing, but it does require time and effort. It complements every tofu meal and has a flavor profile that is even milder than store-bought tofu. Make your own handmade tofu if you have some free time and want to try a fun culinary project!

An Overview of the Process for Making Homemade Tofu

Although it takes some time, the process of creating homemade tofu from scratch is not that difficult. To help you visualize the process, here is a quick summary. Then view our video and recipe card.

1. Let the dry soy beans soak for a full night.
2. Blend, boil, and drain the soaked soybeans to turn them into milk. After that, the filtered milk will simmer for 10 to 15 more minutes.
3. To make the soy milk curdle, add a coagulant.
4. To create your tofu block, place the soybean curds in a tofu mold and press down.
5. When the tofu is firm in cool water, it’s ready to eat!