Chickpea Tofu
Episode 4 of The Wacky Vegetable of the Week series: Chickpea Tofu!
Did you know you can create tofu using chickpea flour? It’s a simple alternative for your favourite tofu-based dishes, whether in stir-fries or Buddha bowls.
Chickpeas are packed with protein and other nutrients, making this homemade chickpea tofu a smart hack to elevate your protein intake while keeping costs down!
To create chickpea tofu:
Ingredients: (makes 500g - 25g protein)
75 grams Chickpea Flour
300 ml Water
Salt
Recipe:
1. Start by measuring the water and bringing half of it to a boil.
2. In a seperate bowl, whisk the rest of the measured water together with the chickpea flour and a pinch of salt.
3. Once your mixture achieves a smooth consistency and the water is boiling, gradually pour the chickpea mixture into the boiling water.
4. Whisk continually for 5 minutes until you achieve a consistency similar to thick mashed potatoes.
5. Pour into a container of your choice and place it in your fridge to set until cold.
6. Once set, cut tofu into cubes and use in any of your favourite tofu dishes!
Did you know you can create tofu using chickpea flour? It’s a simple alternative for your favourite tofu-based dishes, whether in stir-fries or Buddha bowls.
Chickpeas are packed with protein and other nutrients, making this homemade chickpea tofu a smart hack to elevate your protein intake while keeping costs down!
To create chickpea tofu:
Ingredients: (makes 500g - 25g protein)
75 grams Chickpea Flour
300 ml Water
Salt
Recipe:
1. Start by measuring the water and bringing half of it to a boil.
2. In a seperate bowl, whisk the rest of the measured water together with the chickpea flour and a pinch of salt.
3. Once your mixture achieves a smooth consistency and the water is boiling, gradually pour the chickpea mixture into the boiling water.
4. Whisk continually for 5 minutes until you achieve a consistency similar to thick mashed potatoes.
5. Pour into a container of your choice and place it in your fridge to set until cold.
6. Once set, cut tofu into cubes and use in any of your favourite tofu dishes!
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