Soy Milk

Ingredients

• ½ cup dried soybeans
• 4 cups water
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or a piece of vanilla bean
• 4 dates (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the soybeans in water overnight (ideally 12 hours or longer).

2. 2

   Drain the soybeans and remove the outer skins. Removing the outer skins is optional, but your milk will have a better texture if you do.

3. 3

   Add them to a powerful blender and blend them with 3 cups of water (750 ml) until well blended and almost smooth.

4. 4

   Strain the blended mixture using a nut milk bag, a cheesecloth, a napkin or a fine mesh strainer.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture into a pot or a saucepan and add 1 cup of water (250 ml). Bring to a boil, stir and skim foam.

6. 6

   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Let cool the soy milk. You can add other ingredients such as vanilla extract or dates. Blend the mixture if necessary.

8. 8

   Use it to prepare recipes like vegan chocolate cake, vegan carrot cake, or vegan cheesecake.

9. 9

   Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for about 3-5 days.