Homemade Soy Milk Recipe – How to Make Soy Milk at Home

Soy milk is a nutritious, plant-based drink prepared by blending soaked soybeans with water and straining the mixture to extract the creamy milk. It is a popular dairy-free alternative and can be easily prepared at home with just a few ingredients.

Although ready-made soy milk is readily available in supermarkets, making it fresh at home is simple and economical. You can enjoy it plain or flavour it with vanilla, chocolate or a little sugar. Homemade soy milk can also be used in smoothies, breakfast cereals, pancakes and even dosa batter.

Soy milk makers are commonly used in many Asian households, but you don't necessarily need one. A regular mixer or blender and a muslin cloth are enough to prepare fresh soy milk at home.

So, let's see how to make homemade soy milk!

Ingredients Required

• 200 g soybeans

• Water, as required

• Fine muslin cloth or cheesecloth for straining

Method

1. Wash the soybeans thoroughly and soak them in plenty of water for approximately 12 hours or overnight.

2. Drain the soaked beans and rinse them well.

3. Boil the soybeans in fresh water until they become soft. Drain and allow them to cool slightly.

4. Transfer the cooked soybeans to a blender, add approximately 2 cups of water and blend until smooth.

5. Strain the mixture through a fine muslin cloth or cheesecloth, squeezing well to extract the milk. The process is similar to extracting coconut milk.

6. Transfer the extracted soy milk to a thick-bottomed saucepan.

7. Bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom. Reduce the flame and simmer for another 5–10 minutes.

8. Switch off the flame and allow the milk to cool.

9. Transfer to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate.

Your homemade soy milk is ready!

Storage: Keep refrigerated and preferably consume within 3 days. Always use a clean container and check for any changes in smell or appearance before consumption.

Tip: You can flavour your homemade soy milk with vanilla essence, cocoa powder, dates or a little sugar according to your preference.