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Burmese Tofu (Soy-Free Chickpea Tofu)
A soy-free alternative to traditional tofu, this Chickpea Tofu brings the classic tofu texture together with a nutty chickpea flavor.Yield: 1 lb of Burmese tofu (fills an 8x8 pan)
Prep Time
1 hr 5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 12 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Snacks , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 c chickpea flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp Turmeric (optional)
- 3 c water, divided
Instructions
- Grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together chickpea flour, salt, and turmeric. Add 1 c water and whisk until smooth.
- Bring 2 c of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the chickpea mixture and whisk, heating, until the mixture is thick and glossy, 5-7 min.
- Pour the smooth, thick mixture into the greased baking dish and cool to room temperature. Once the mixture is cool, refrigerate it, uncovered 1 hour (up to overnight).
- To serve the tofu, upturn the baking dish and let the mixture slide out. Cut it into the desired shapes for your recipe.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
30.4g
(10%)
Protein
9.7g
(19%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Sodium
599mg
(25%)
Fiber
8.7g
(35%)
Sugar
5.3g
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.4g | 10% |
| Protein | 9.7g | 19% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 8.7g | 35% |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.