Soy Milk

Soy in all forms is an important source of protein and obviously soy milk is as well besides being a non dairy milk. Making soy milk at home from scratch is fairly an easy process though it needs advance planning since the beans need to be soaked ahead. Some Asian countries have been doing it for ages where warm soy milk is part of a breakfast meal. All you need to prepare this vegan milk are some soy beans and water. Use good quality beans to prepare milk for a better flavor. Sweetener of one's choice can be added or blended along with the soaked beans. Flavors like vanilla or cinnamon can go in. Simply, one can customize the milk as per one's choice. 

Ingredients:
1/2 cup yellow soybeans
4 cups water

Directions:
* Rinse soy beans thoroughly with water and drain. Soak them overnight in water.
* The next day, throw away the water used to soak the beans. Rinse the beans a few times with fresh water and remove the soy bean skins as much as possible. Drain the water completely. 
* Grind the beans with 2 or 3 cups of water until smooth.

* Strain the mixture using a a nut milk bag, cheese cloth, or a very fine sieve. (or the mixture can be sieved at the end after boiling it.)

* Pour the strained liquid and the remaining water into a sauce pan or a pot, preferably a non stick one to avoid burning.

* Bring the mixture to a boil and lower the heat. Keep stirring intermittently and skimming away the foam that forms on top. Simmer until it reaches desired consistency or about 20 minutes.

* Let cool and refrigerate it. The milk stays fresh refrigerated for about 3 to 5 days.


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