Juicy Tuesday 2: Five Grains Soymilk

Hello world, it’s Juicy Tuesday again! When I first introduced this column last week, a friend told me that he thought it was going to be a gossip blog post because of the word “juicy”. Haha! Sorry to disappoint, it is a healthy blog post!

If you have been reading my twitter or dayre, you should know that I have been looking for soy milk maker for the longest time. You see, I really love drinking soya milk and have been wanting to get a soy milk machine to make my own soy milk at home because the ones at retail stores are too sweet. I was searching for one and many bought Joyoung soy milk maker.

I went to 2 electronic stores and was very disappointed that I could not find that brand. I posted on their Facebook to ask where can I buy it and the helpful staff Jonathan told me that I can find it in Bukit Panjang Plaza, Jurong Point, Tampines Mall, all of which is too far from my house. I mean, I won’t take an effort to travel all the way there to get the soy milk maker and lug it all the way back. While I was shopping Best Denki in Junction 8, I saw that Philips also had a soy milk maker. And it fulfill my needs, that is to make soy milk, so I bought it. They have 2 years warranty and can also make soup!

Black beans are one of the best foods for your health, your budget, and your waistline. They are packed with fiber and protein. That means they’ll satisfy even the most intense hunger, and will keep you feeling full and energetic for hours. For the recipe, I state that you can filter the beans fiber through the sieve. But I skipped that step because it is my lunch. You can also replace the beans with other grains such as rice, millet, oats and wheat.

Recipe for Five Grains Soymilk （五谷豆浆）
for 4 pax

Ingredients:
15g soybeans
20g black beans
20g black eyed peas
15g red beans
10g green beans
1300ml water
some sugar

Method (if you have a soy milk maker):
1) Wash and soak the beans for 6-8 hours. Rinse and drain well.
2) Pour soaked beans into soy milk maker.
3) Add water till the desired level.
4) Cover the lid, turn on the power, and select ‘five grains’ function.
5) The machine will beep when the soy milk is ready.
6) Pour the soymilk and filter the fiber through the sieve provided.
7) Add sugar to taste. Serve warm or chilled.

Method (if you DO NOT have a soy milk maker):
1) Wash and soak the beans for 6-8 hours. Rinse and drain well.
2) Blend/puree the beans with water until it become a smooth blend.
3) Pour the blended beans into a muslin cloth over a pot, and squeeze the milk out.
4) Bring soy milk to a boil. You can add some pandan leaves for extra fragrance.
7) Add sugar to taste. Serve warm or chilled.