What Tofu Is Really Made Of - Chowhound

Making tofu starts with soaking dried soybeans overnight until they absorb enough water to double in size. The beans are then mashed and boiled briefly before they are pressed to separate the soy milk from the bean pulp. This pulp is known as "okara" in Japanese, and it is a popular ingredient in its own right, used in stews, salads, and even baked goods. In industrial settings, okara can be repurposed as animal…