Soy Milk and Fried Dough

Soy Milk and Fried Dough is a delightful Chinese breakfast dish that combines creamy, homemade soy milk with crispy, golden fried dough sticks, perfect for dipping. This traditional meal is not only comforting but also a great way to start the day with a balance of protein and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

• Soybeans - 100 grams
• Water - 1 liter (for soaking soybeans)
• Water - 1 liter (for making soy milk)
• Sugar - 2 tablespoons
• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 100 ml (for dough)
• Cooking oil - for deep frying

Steps

1. Rinse the soybeans under cold water and soak them in 1 liter of water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
2. After soaking, drain the soybeans and blend them with 1 liter of fresh water until smooth.
3. Strain the blended mixture through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve into a pot to extract the soy milk. Discard the soybean pulp.
4. In a saucepan, heat the soy milk over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until dissolved and then remove from heat.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine 200 grams of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
6. Gradually add 100 ml of water to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead lightly on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
7. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
8. After resting, divide the dough into two equal pieces and roll each piece into a long strip, about 1 cm thick.
9. Heat cooking oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the rolled dough strips to the oil.
10. Fry the dough until golden brown and puffed, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
11. Serve the hot fried dough sticks alongside the sweet soy milk for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 56 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from soybeans, supporting muscle health.
• Contains fiber which aids in digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness.

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