Soybean Processing in the Chimbas Ward (2002)

To obtain soybean milk we proceed in the following manner:

1. We soak the soybeans for 12 hours.

2. Then we rub the beans to separate the seed coat then rinse them several times.

3. Removing the seed coat requires rubbing and rinsing the beans several times.

4. Then we process or blend the beans.

5. After blending, we place the mix in a large pan. One part of beans to 3 parts water.

6. The pan is placed on the stove and the mix is boiled for 40 to 45 minutes.

7. The purchase of a new burner has improved the process by reducing the amount of time it takes to cook the soybean/water mix.

8. After boiling, we strain the mix to obtain the milk, which can be used just like cow's milk.

9. From 100 grams of soybeans we obtain one liter of milk; in other words 10 liters of milk from 1 kilo of soybeans.

10. Besides the milk, the residue, as this sister is showing, is useful to make steaks, hamburgers, cookies, empanadas, ect; and to fortify beef.

11. Besides the milk and soybean residue, Bishop Ripoll provides 2 to 6 eggs, depending upon the size of the family, to make soybean steak patties (milanesas).

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