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Okara
Makes about 2 1/2 cups

1 cup soybeans, soaked overnight
7 cups water
pinch salt
1 T honey
Vanilla (optional)
 
Rinse soybeans in very hot water. Bring water to a boil, then reduce
heat. Dump about 1 cup of the soaked beans and 2 cups of water into
the blender at a time. Blend for about 1 minute per batch. Strain
the bean pulp. You can use a fine mesh stainless steel strainer,
and then strain again in an ultrafine mesh strainer. You could also
use a coffee filter or cheesecloth for the last strain. Flavour
the milk with salt and honey (or whatever sweetener). You can also
add a few drops of vanilla if you.

You can use the okara right away or spread on a cookie sheet and
stick in the oven at low temp until very dry. Dry okara keeps a
very long time, and is rehydrated using boiling water or stock.

Printable version: okara01.txt.