Soy Milk

I made soymilk for the first time today. It was pretty easy, actually. Taste is ok. I made it a little thin, so next time I will reduce the amount of water I use.

Ingredients:

1 cup dry soy beans
Water!


Directions:

1) Soak the beans overnight (or before you leave for work, in my case).

2) Drain, and rinse. Add to blender with more water (enough to cover it).

3) BLEND IT! Actually, blend it really well.

4) Add to stock pot with about 4 cups of water, and bring to a simmer for at least 20 minutes. It will try to foam over. Be sure you keep that pre-soymilk in it's place!

5) Strain the milk into another pot either using a clean thin towel, or a fine mesh strainer. The pulp, called okara, apparently is awesome. I will make protein bars, lasagna, soup and possibly pancakes with it tomorrow. Results forthcoming. Right now, it's just hanging out in my fridge.

6) Bam, you have soymilk. I put mine in a half-gallon jug, because I used too much water. Refrigerate it. Enjoy it. I already had a couple glasses. It's good enough for me.

Note: I prefer unsweetened soy milk, so you may want to add honey or sugar, and maybe some vanilla to it if you want yours sweetened.

Me and my milk, being creeped on by my cat.