Want An Alternative To Meat? See How To Make Wàrà Bẹ́skẹ́ (Tofu) At Home

Tofu is a protein meal prepared by coagulating soy milk (extracted from processed soybeans) and pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness: silken, soft, firm, extra (or super) firm. It is popular amongst the Yoruba-speaking tribes of West Africa where it is known as Wàrà bẹ́skẹ́ and consumed as a beloved substitute for beef, fish & other animal proteins.

Nigerian food blogger and YouTuber — Remi Collins is out with a tutorial detailing how anyone can make this nutritious and vegetarian-friendly meal at home. Hit the

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The term “Tofu” is of Japanese origin though Tofu making was first recorded during the Chinese Han dynasty about 2000 years ago. Chinese legend ascribes its invention to Prince Liu An (179–122 BC) of Anhui province. It was later introduced to Japan during the Nara period (710–794). Amongst the English, Tofu is known as bean curd.

Remi’s Tofu recipe is detailed below:

3 cups of soybeans (soaked for 5 hours or overnight)
5-6 Litres of water in total
Coagulant: 2 cups of fermented pap water OR 2-3 tablespoons lime/juice diluted with half cup of water OR some vinegar

For seasoning she used:
1 teaspoon salt
1 stock cube
2 tablespoons Suya pepper (yaji)

Want to check out her Yaji recipe/tutorial, hit the button below: