I saw the idea of making tofu from red lentils on TikTok first. I thought it was interesting, but I was a bit skeptical about it. Yet, I decided to give it a go and I was really surprised to see how easy it actually is. This Red Lentil Tofu is a cheaper, meal prep friendly version of regular store-bought tofu. It is easy to make and can be used just like tofu made from soy.
Ingredients:
170g red lentils
350ml boiling water
480 ml room temp water
pinch of salt
Instructions:
Soak the lentils for 15 minutes in boiling water.
Next, transfer the soaked lentils along with the water into a blender. Blend the lentils until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Pour the blended lentil mixture into a saucepan, add the rest of the water and a pinch of salt. Let it heat up, over medium heat, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
Transfer the mixture into a square baking dish and smooth out the top, using a spatula.
Place it in the fridge to set for 35-40 minutes. The longer the tofu is in the fridge, the firmer it will be.
Notes:
Cut the tofu into your desired shape / size and use it in any recipe that calls for regular tofu.
To make firm or extra firm red lentil tofu, use less water.
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