6-Step Guide To Make Tofu From Soy Milk

By Krati Purwar

September 12, 2025

Tofu is a protein-rich supplement for vegans and vegetarians who cannot digest milk and milk-based products. This guide will help you make tofu with soy milk. Bookmark this easy guide.

Ingredients

½ cup water 5 cups soy milk 1.5 tbsp lemon juice

Step 1

Combine water and lemon juice in a jug and keep the solution aside.

Step 2

Heat soy milk until it comes to a boil.

Step 3

Pour the solution into the milk, turn off the heat, and stir for a couple of minutes.

Step 4

The solution will start coagulating. Leave it for a few minutes, and you will see milk solids.

Step 5

Strain the blend through a muslin cloth and drain the excess water.

Step 6

Let the solids combine to form a block of tofu. Refrigerate it and use it in gravies and salads.