TOFU!!!!

Tofu was really fun to make. I may or may not have shouted "SCIENCE!" and "Oh my goodness, I actually made TOFU!!" during this process.

Tofu uses the same starter process as soymilk.

You soak the beans (today, I used 1 cup, because I'm experimenting), and blend them with enough water to cover them.

Then, you boil the pulp with about 3 cups more water (proportional to how many cups of soybeans you used. 3 cups beans = 9 additional cups of water). Simmer for about 20 minutes.

Strain the okara out using a strainer into another pot. Continue to heat the milk in that pot until it's at least 180 degrees (high setting, but not quite boiling).

Meanwhile, mix 1 T epsom salts with 1/2 cup water (similar ratios if you have more beans. 3 cups beans = 3 T salts = 1 1/2 cup water).

Once your milk is 180 degrees, pour in the epsom salt mixture.

Appreciate the science! (this is where I shouted "science!" and danced a little)

The soymilk is curdling. Let it process for about 5-10 minutes, then strain it out into a cheesecloth-lined colander. Push the water out. Or set a small plate over it and a large can of beans on the plate and forget about it for 15-20 minutes.

Congrats. You made tofu!

Tofu is never pretty. 

Unless it's also Justin Timberlake.