{"id":"recipe_00ae857f50","slug":"traditional-soy-milk-doujiang","title":"Traditional Soy Milk (Doujiang)","description":"A creamy, protein-rich traditional East Asian plant-based milk made from scratch using yellow soybeans. This homemade version is far more fragrant than store-bought varieties.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"150g dry yellow soybeans","name":"Soybeans","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"dried","notes":"yellow variety","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1.2 liters of water for blending","name":"Water","quantity":1.2,"unit":"l","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"filtered water preferred","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"Sugar to taste","name":"Sugar","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Wash the dried soybeans and soak them in plenty of water for 8-12 hours (overnight). The beans should double in size.","group":"Preparation","title":"Wash the dried soybeans","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Place them in a blender with 1.2 l (5 cups) of fresh water and blend on high speed until completely smooth.","group":"Blending","title":"Drain and rinse the soaked beans","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the blended mixture through a nut milk bag or a very fine sieve lined with cheesecloth into a large pot. Squeeze the bag firmly to extract all the liquid.","group":"Straining","title":"Pour the blended mixture through a nut milk bag or a very fine sieve lined","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Straining"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring the soy milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent the bottom from scorching. Be careful, as it will foam up quickly when it reaches boiling point at 100°C (212°F).","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the soy milk","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 10-15 minutes. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface. Stir in sugar to taste while hot.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce the heat to low and simmer","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Always ensure the soy milk boils completely and then simmers for at least 10 minutes. Raw or undercooked soy milk contains enzyme inhibitors and can cause digestive upset. You can adjust the water ratio for a thicker or thinner consistency.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Blender","Nut milk bag","Large pot","Fine sieve"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","dairy_free","gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["soy"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"l","note":"approximate yield after straining and boiling"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be prepared and kept in the fridge. It tastes great both hot and cold."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight glass bottle in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Gently heat in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_00ae857f50%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=528e6b2f-b9de-41fe-af53-df9200153cd0","imageAlt":"Traditional Soy Milk (Doujiang) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["soy milk","dairy free","vegan milk","chinese breakfast","healthy","high protein","doujiang"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Soy Milk (Doujiang)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:50:53.955Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:50:53.955Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_2c82edfdd6","slug":"bubble-milk-tea-boba","title":"Bubble Milk Tea (Boba)","description":"A classic and refreshing Taiwanese beverage featuring chewy tapioca pearls, rich black tea, and creamy milk sweetened with brown sugar syrup.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Taiwanese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2c82edfdd6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2e27bc2e-0205-4c47-ad10-1e57c0098135","imageAlt":"Bubble Milk Tea (Boba) — recipe cover","tags":["boba","bubble tea","taiwanese","milky","sweet","cold drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_bf4f77aa0b","slug":"genmaicha-brown-rice-green-tea","title":"Genmaicha (Brown Rice Green Tea)","description":"A comforting, nutty, and aromatic Japanese green tea blended with roasted brown rice, offering a unique toasty flavor and a pale yellow hue.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":2},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","pescatarian","flexitarian","keto","paleo","mediterranean","low_carb","low_fat","low_sodium","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free","soy_free","shellfish_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_bf4f77aa0b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=eef8b88f-6d51-46df-9f03-e7963797ea76","imageAlt":"Genmaicha (Brown Rice Green Tea) — recipe cover","tags":["tea","japanese","roasted rice","hot drink","healthy","genmaicha"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_297f67af9d","slug":"jasmine-tea","title":"Jasmine Tea","description":"A delicate and aromatic infusion of green tea leaves scented with fresh jasmine flowers, offering a floral aroma and a smooth, refreshing taste.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":1,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":4,"activeMinutes":1},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_297f67af9d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=970a9c7b-26e7-4aca-b63e-81bd171ee3ac","imageAlt":"Jasmine Tea — recipe cover","tags":["tea","jasmine","aromatic","calming","floral","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":2,"stepCount":5}]}