Soy Milk How To Make Chinese Soy Milk

Published Apr 01, 2020 Updated Aug 27, 2024

Homemade Soy Milk

Soy milk has many health benefits and nutrition. It’s my favorite beverage. I can drink it every day, as breakfast, whenever I am thirsty and all through the day. You can get it at any regular grocery stores. You can also buy it at Chinese or Asian food stores. Homemade is always better and richer in taste, with a pleasant soy aroma. So, how to make soy bean milk at home?

Chinese Soy Milk Recipe

In this tutorial, I will teach you the easy step-by-step. It’s made with organic and non-GMO soybeans, unlike mass-produced and packaged brands that are made with non-organic, GMO (genetically modified) soybeans and preservatives.

History Of Soy Milk

It is called doujiang in Chinese, or 豆浆. It’s a traditional beverage and a staple in Asia, especially in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. The Chinese invented this refreshing drink thousands of years ago. They also made tofu and tofu skin from it. This beverage is very versatile and can be served sweet or salty. In China and Taiwan, soy milk with fried Chinese crullers or youtiao is a staple breakfast for many people.

Recipe Ingredients

This recipe calls for only three (3) main ingredients:

Soybeans. Please use organic and non-GMO soybeans for the best results. You can buy them online or at stores such as Whole Foods. Water. Sugar.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.

How To Make Soy Milk

While there are many soy milk makers or machines available in the market specifically for making this milky beverage, you don’t really it. You can use a blender or food processor to blend the soybeans. I used Blendtec to blend the soybeans and it was really easy, quick and hassle free. First, rinse the soybeans thoroughly with water and soak them overnight with water. The next day, discard the water and rinse the soybeans a few times. Remove the soybean skins as much as you can. Drain and set aside. Next, blend the soybeans with water and bring the mixture to boil. Simmer on low heat until the milk reduces to your desired consistency. I like my soy milk richer so I simmer it longer for a thicker consistency. Before serving, use a cheese cloth or cloth coffee filter to filter out the soybean residue. Add sugar to taste or serve salty with Chinese youtiao.

What To Serve With This Recipe

Serve it as a hot beverage with traditional Chinese noodles or side dishes. For a healthy Chinese or Taiwanese-style breakfast, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.