Burmese tofu: the easiest soy-free tofu using any bean or lentil
By @wendythefoodscientist
Burmese tofu is naturally soy-free — and unlike regular tofu, it doesn’t need a coagulant.
It’s just any legume + water + heat.
This tofu comes from Myanmar and Yunnan, China, where it’s traditionally made from chickpeas or split yellow peas. But the beauty is: you can use any bean or lentil, making it incredibly versatile and accessible.
🔬 The food science behind Burmese tofu:
Starches gelatinize → absorb water and thicken
Proteins denature → unfold and form networks
Together, they create a stable, sliceable gel that sets when cooled.
When reheated (pan-fried, air-fried, or deep-fried), it turns crispy outside, soft and custardy inside.
🥣 Two main methods:
1️⃣ Chickpea flour method (traditional)
Mix chickpea flour with water
Cook while stirring until thickened
Pour into a mold, let set
2️⃣ Whole bean method (shown in this video)
Wash + soak any bean/lentil (see my previous video on soaking to prevent bloating)
Blend with water (ratio 3:5 lentils to water) until smooth
Cook while stirring until thickened
Pour into a mold, let set
I used red lentils, yellow lentils, and black lentils.
Some recipes suggest straining, but I prefer keeping the whole blended legume → more fiber, more nutrients, less waste.
How to enjoy Burmese tofu:
Serve cold, or pan-fry / air-fry / deep-fry until golden.
Works beautifully in salads, stir-fries, and curries.
💬 Have you ever tried Burmese tofu?
Which legume would you experiment with first? Comment below 👇
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Ahh, that explains why I get so gassy and bloated every time I eat beans! 😂 Thank you so much❤
Everytime i trie this it don't work, what am doing bad?
Do you put any salt.?
Its so tasteless :((
So basically, tofu is beans made very well thank you
So satvic movement taken idea of lentis tofu from this girl's video
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Genius ❤
Fascinating 👌🏾
Thank you I'm going to try❤
Can I add salt to mixture
Can I add salt to the mixture ?
How do you store it an how long can it be stored?
Bless your heart, that was a lot of work making this video possible. Thank you.
🙌wow wow ❤️❤️❤️
Noce
Must try asap!
Bharat 🇮🇳 mein bhi banate hai aishe sari dal kaa paneer spice k sath❤
Where did you buy those glass jars
Thank you
Magic ❤
This is polenta
But can it be used in recipes the same way as tofu?
I likes your video 😊😊😊
I am from India but I am your very biggest fan
Please reply
Can I use steel box