Living Rawesome Day #39 Silken Tofu pg. 66 everyday raw
September 2, 2009
I just returned from Anatomy. It was a great class. I felt more confident tonight. Jason has helped me so much. I am so blessed to have a tutor as handsome and charming as my hubby:)
I made the silken tofu recipe tonight. Christian is going to be very surprised when I tell him that it’s finally done. Last night I had to soak the Irish Moss.
I made raw carrageenan first, which will make the tofu firm (it has to refrigerate for at least 2 hours). Raw Carrageenan is equal parts soaked Irish Moss and water, blended in Vitamix. I put the water and Irish Moss into the vitamix. At first, it sounded like it had rocks in it. I knew I washed it really well, and I have made the carrageenan before, so I let the Vitamix run for about 2 minutes. At first it had a watery consistency then it started to thicken and when I finished it, it resembled pudding. I didn’t try it the first time I made it and I really didn’t want to try it this time. Jason tried it first, the good sport that he is, and he said it tasted neutral. Eww the smell is not very nice at all. I ended up trying it. The flavor is bland, really not much flavor at all. It is similar to the smell when you jump into a chlorinated pool. Don’t let this gross you out though. The tofu will be better than the GMO soybean variety.
There are several recipes that call for the tofu in M.K.’s recipe books. I will see what Christian will want to try. I might be able to use the tofu for at least 2 recipes.
Silken Tofu ingredients:
cashews, soaked for 1-2 hours
1/2 cup thai coconut
raw carrageenan (soaked Irish Moss and equal amount water, blended)
water
sea salt
I lined a small glass pan with plastic wrap, so it will be easier to take tofu out of the pan. All ingredients were blended in the Vitamix together. Again, the blending took longer than most of the recipes I’ve been doing. I had to stop the blender and tamper it without the lid on. It finally started to blend smoothly. I always compare it to a river running. If it flows it is ready. When it was ready, I poured the mixture into the pan. I probably should’ve used an 8×8 pan, but I only have a 7xll. It came out thinner than I wanted but that’s okay, it is an easy recipe. I love raw food prep. *NOTE*Caution* NEVER put a glass pan on a hot stove. It will shatter!!
This project is challenging at times. I really just want to go to sleep but I have to stay true to it. Most days it is easy but sometimes I am so ready for bed but I still have to make the recipe. I don’t mind much. I feel like I skimp on writing more on my blog. I really am learning so much about myself doing this. It seems like I fill my days up so much, and feel like I can’t fit anything else in, but I can. I can do anything!
I love raw and living food. I want the world to love it too!
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.