How to prevent scorching and sticking when boil soy milk
So long story short, I really like making tofu at home and I have done it a lot of times. I am pretty happy with my end results, but the boiling soy milk part always bothers me.
No matter how much I stir the soy milk while boiling it, the soy milk always sticks to the bottom of the pot and burns, leaving lots of mess. I also tried the microwave method, the sticking and burning is gone, but it is very time consuming (takes 15 mins to fully cook 2-3 litres of soy milk).
So just wondering if anyone has any great method to fully cook a few litres of soy milk? Perhaps steaming it? If steaming actually works, how long can I expect it to fully cook the soy milk.
Best Answer
My understanding is that the soy has to come to the boil, and be held there for several minutes to deactivate enzymes. I hear you. I hate the clean up after making tofu. You can certainly avoid burning by stirring and controlling the heat, but the lees will stick to the bottom and sides of the pot. I don't think there is any way around it, unless you use a non-stick vessel of some sort. I don't have access to that, so, my solution is simply get water into the pan right after the straining, and clean as soon as possible. A scouring pad of some sort really helps, but it takes some effort.
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How do you keep milk from sticking when boiling?
As the milk heats, its proteins coagulate and stick to the pan and each other. Misting the pan with vegetable oil spray prior to adding the milk creates a thin film on the pan's surface, which acts as a barrier and makes milk proteins less likely to adhere.How do you heat up milk without scorching it?
You need to rinse inside the pan with cold water, leaving about a tablespoonful of water in the bottom. Water will form a kind of protective layer between milk and pan. Then pour milk in without drying the bottom.How do you not burn soy milk?
Soy milk is easily burnt, so you have to stir every minutes or so, skim off any foam if necessary. If it sticks to the bottom of the pot, use a wooden spoon to scrub it off and keep stirring. Pour in more water if it's reduced too fast.How do you heat up soy milk without curdling?
Heat Soy Milk Slowly Under Low Temperature Whether using a microwave or stovetop, heating soy milk too quickly can cause it to curdle and separate into an unattractive mess. If using the microwave, change the default setting on your machine to a lower or medium power level and heat the soy milk slowly.How To Boil Milk Without Burning And Sticking To Pan | Avoid Scorching Of Milk | Kitchen Tips
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