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Burmese Chickpea Tofu recipe (soy free tofu) {vegan + dairy free + gluten free}

Looking for a soy free tofu? This vegan Burmese Chickpea Tofu (also called shan tofu) is an easy homemade tofu recipe to make which is a healthy and delicious source of protein. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea flour garbanzo bean flour / besan flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric optional
  • 3 cups water divided
  • neutral flavoured oil such as canola, sunfower (safflower)

Instructions

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  1. Place the chickpea flour in a bowl along with the salt and turmeric (if using). Whisk to combine. Add 1 ½ cups of water and whisk until smooth.
  2. Lightly oil 20cm (8 inch) x 20cm (8 inch) square baking dish or cake tin.
  3. Bring the remaining 1 ½ cups of water to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the chickpea flour and water mixture. Whisk over the heat until the mixture becomes really thick and glossy. This should take about 8 minutes.
  4. Pour immediately into the prepared baking dish and leave to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour. The longer it sits, the more water will drain out of the tofu and the firmer it will get.
  5. Cut into whatever size and shape you like. This will depend on how you are going to use it. I cut it into 2 to 3 cm cubes. Store in an airtight container and use within 3 days. Some commenters have had success freezing it, but it is not something I have tried myself.

Notes

  • Very lightly adapted from this recipe which was sourced from The Burmese Kitchen: Recipes from the Golden Land

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 406mg (17%) Potassium 169mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 406mg 17%
Potassium 169mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.