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    Homemade Soymilk made Pure, Simple, Plant Based, and Cheap!

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    By Alisa Fleming on April 28, 2022 Alisa's Recipes, Beverages, Dairy-Free Recipes, Milk Subs

    For the 2nd edition of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook, I tested 25 (yes, twenty five) different types of milk alternative recipes. This included some unique options, but also classics, like homemade soymilk. After several batches, I settled on a slightly different recipe from the one I originally posted online, fifteen years ago. The new version made it into the book, and will now be our staple homemade soymilk recipe online!

    Homemade Soymilk Recipe - naturally plant-based, dairy-free, nut-free, and vegan. Healthy, cheap, and pure!

    Homemade Soymilk Recipe made Pure, Simple, Plant Based, and Cheap!

    It’s important to note that homemade soymilk is a little different from store-bought. In many ways it’s better, and in some ways, it’s a little trickier. For guidance, I’m including the soymilk notes from the milk alternatives section in Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook, plus answers to a few other FAQs.

    Is Soymilk Healthy?

    After decades of being villainized, soymilk is slowly making a comeback. But in many cases, food manufacturers are using soy protein isolates. Whole, organic soybeans are very nutritious non-GMO foods, which are supported as healthy in many studies. It’s high quantities of isolates and concentrates that are the problem. Which is one of the reasons why I like to make my own soymilk with whole organic soybeans.

    How Much Calcium is in Homemade Soymilk?

    It takes 1/4 cup of soybeans to make 1 cup of soymilk. That quantity of beans contains about 129 milligrams of calcium. The micronutrients are depleted in cooking, so the finished soymilk is estimated to have around 25 to 50 milligrams o calcium per cup.

    What Does Homemade Soymilk Taste Like?

    It’s creamy, rich, very smooth, a bit beany, and slightly bitter. Soy milk producers have patented processes and equipment for extracting the bitterness that naturally occurs in soybeans. We don’t have as many luxuries at home. But after testing several methods, I found that cooking the beans for a little longer than usual helped quite a bit. Then a final touch of sweetener negates most of the remaining bitterness.

    Is it Cheaper to Make Your Own Soymilk?

    Definitely! According to my calculations, 1 quart of organic homemade soymilk costs about $1.25 to make. That price estimate is based on $6 per pound for organic soybeans. With non-GMO, non-organic soybeans, the cost can be as low as $.60 per quart. When purchased by the quart, organic soymilk costs about $2.60 for brands like Silk, and over $5 per quart for brands like Eden Soy and Westsoy. I’ve see Silk at big block stores in half-gallon sizes for as low as $3, or $1.50 per quart.

    What’s the Difference Between Soymilk, Soy Milk, and Soya Milk?

    There is no difference! I like using soymilk, which is the way it used to be most commonly written. These days, with the rise in dairy-free milk beverages, I often see it written as soy milk. In many commonwealth countries like Canada and England, it’s written as soya milk.

    How Much Pulp is Leftover with Homemade Soymilk and How Can I Use It?

    Expect about 50 percent of leftover okara, which feels a bit like playdough. Some people save the pulp, and use it in recipes like okara patties or okara hummus. It’s very dry, bland, and fibrous, so don’t expect it to add much flavor to your recipe!

    Can I Use Homemade Soymilk in Coffee and Tea?

    Both store-bought and homemade soymilk beverages tend to curdle, so I don’t recommend them for hot beverages or where separation is a big concern.

    What are the Best Ways to Use Homemade Soymilk?

    We like our homemade soymilk in smoothies, cereals, and other sweet and hearty applications. If left unsweetened, it can be used to enrich savory dishes. It can separate or appear curdled when heated, but in sauces and soups, it’s easy to blend in, and is often emulsified by the other ingredients.

    Do I Have to Boil the Soybeans?

    Yes, beans must be cooked. Undercooked or raw beans can be toxic, and this includes soybeans.

    Homemade Soymilk Recipe - naturally plant-based, dairy-free, nut-free, and vegan. Healthy, cheap, and pure!

    Special Diet Notes: Homemade Soymilk

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan, plant-based and vegetarian.

    Homemade Soymilk
     
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    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    40 mins
    Total time
    1 hour
     
    This recipe is from Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook. Please note that the Prep time is hands-on time only. Plan ahead for soaking the beans. It's okay if they sit in the refrigerator soaking for a couple of days.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Recipe type: Drinks
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Serves: 4 cups
    Ingredients
    • 1 cup organic dry soybeans
    • 8 cups hot water, as needed, plus additional for soaking
    • 2 tablespoons cane sugar, or to taste (you can substitute your favorite sweetener)
    • Pinch salt
    Instructions
    1. Put the soybeans in a container and cover with a few inches of water. Cover and place in the refrigerator to soak for about 24 hours.
    2. Drain and rinse the soaked soybeans. Remove any remaining hard soybeans (those can be cooked and tossed into a meal for extra protein).
    3. Put 2 cups of the slightly softened soybeans in your blender with 2 cups hot water. Blend until relatively smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
    4. Pour the milky mixture into a medium saucepan, through a nut milk bag or a few layers of cheesecloth lining a sieve to strain. Squeeze the pulp to extract as much milky goodness as possible.
    5. Return the remaining soybean pulp to your blender. Add 2 cups hot water and blend until creamy, about 1 minute. Pour the milky mixture through the nut milk bag or cheesecloth again, and squeeze to extract more of the milky goodness. Repeat this step 2 more times, using up the rest of the water and fully extracting as much richness from the beans as possible.
    6. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the soymilk beverage to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 35 minutes, whisking often. If a skin develops (this can happen several times), simply whisk it in or remove it, if preferred.
    7. Whisk in the sugar and salt and cook, whisking often, for another 5 minutes.
    8. Pour the thickened soybean milk beverage into a large glass measuring cup and add enough fresh water to make 4 cups. Whisk to combine.
    9. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir before each use; it might separate a little as it sits.
    Notes
    Soybean Note: I don’t waste time removing the skins from the soybeans, as it’s very tedious and has little, if any, effect on the end product.

    Taste Enhancing Options: If you don’t like the beaniness of soymilk, add 1 pandan leaf or a slice of fresh ginger to the soymilk before boiling. Remove it once cooked. Or adding ½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract after cooking will also help influence the flavor.

    Nutrition Notes: The nutrition facts are based on about 50% loss from soybean solids. It's an estimate. the actual nutrition will vary.
    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 126 Fat: 4.6g Saturated fat: .7g Carbohydrates: 13g Sugar: 7.7g Sodium: 39mg Fiber: 2.2g Protein: 8.5g
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