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Chickpea Tofu & Silken Tofu

Chickpea Tofu & Silken Tofu: Easy, Protein-Packed Vegan Treat

Chickpea Tofu & Silken Tofu is a versatile, protein-packed vegan treat made with simple ingredients, perfect for various dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Burmese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpea Flour Method
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 cup water adjust for desired firmness
  • 1 teaspoon salt optional
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric optional
For the Dried Chickpeas Method
  • 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 2 cups water for blending

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Blender
  • strainer
  • molds

Method
 

Chickpea Flour Method
  1. Whisk together the chickpea flour and water until smooth, adding salt and turmeric if desired.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
  3. Gradually pour in the chickpea batter while whisking to avoid lumps.
  4. Simmer the mixture for 5-6 minutes until thickened.
  5. Pour the thickened mixture into a mold and smooth the top.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Silken Tofu Method
  1. Soak dried chickpeas overnight.
  2. Blend soaked chickpeas with water until smooth.
  3. Strain the mixture to remove pulp.
  4. Simmer the strained liquid over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
  5. Pour into molds and chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Chickpea tofu is versatile and can be used in savory and sweet dishes. Experiment with flavors and spices to customize your tofu.

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