Gluten-Free Soy Milk (Dou Jiang)

Instructions

1. 1Place the 1 cup of soybeans in a bowl and cover with plenty of water. Let them soak for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
2. 2Drain the soaked soybeans and rinse them thoroughly under cool running water.
3. 3Combine the rinsed soybeans and the 4 cups of water in a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
4. 4Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth, or use a very fine sieve. Pour the blended soy mixture through the sieve into a clean pot to remove any solids. Discard the pulp left in the sieve.
5. 5Place the pot containing the soy milk over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, watching carefully to prevent it from boiling over.
6. 6Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low. Let the soy milk simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom from sticking and scorching.
7. 7Stir in the 2 tablespoons of sugar until it is dissolved. Taste the soy milk and add more sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
8. 8Serve the soy milk hot, or let it cool completely before serving chilled.

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