# Soy-Free Tofu (Burmese Tofu)

This is an easy, foolproof, and allergen-free soy-free tofu recipe made from any bean or lentil.

- Total time: 75 min
- Cuisine: Other
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 150 g lentil or bean
- 250 mL fresh water
- 0.5 tsp salt

## Instructions

1. Wash and soak any lentil or bean for 8 to 12 hours.
2. Drain and rinse the soaked lentils or beans.
3. Blend the lentils or beans with fresh water until completely smooth (ratio of 3 parts lentils to 5 parts water).
4. Pour the mixture into a non-stick pan and stir in salt.
5. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a smooth paste that clings to the spatula.
6. Pour the mixture into a mold or container.
7. Chill until set in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
8. Serve it cold, or pan-fry, bake, air-fry, or deep-fry until crispy on the outside.

## Equipment

- mold
- non-stick pan
- spatula
- container

## Tips

- Soaking beans/lentils prevents bloat and gas.
- Straining the mixture before heating is optional; keeping the whole blended legume retains fiber, protein, and nutrients.
- Cooking time varies (5-15 minutes) depending on heat and legume type.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1311030713891247
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/defa6ea6-5a04-457b-9829-2f37aad14ffc
- Extracted: 2026-02-04

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