Beske

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Beske also called Awara by some, is a Yoruba soybean curd. They are similar in concept to tofu. [1] The basic ingredients for Beske/Awara are Soya beans, Water and a Coagulant. [2] The Coagulant can be alum or lime. It can also be fried. It is eaten as a snack and as a side dish. [3] Fried Beske can be eaten immediately or stored for later. It is different from Warakasi which is made from milk and cut in similar shapes, it is also calles Wara Soya by some. [4] The ones made with pepper are also called Beske alata. Additional ingredients include grated carrots.

References

  1. for #OunjeAladun, Omolabake (2021-06-24). "How to make Beske / Awara / Tofu". Ounje Aladun. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  2. Raji, Akeem Olayemi; Oluwanisola, Risikat Modupe; Oyebanji, Oluwayinka Mathew; Sunmonu, Basirat Afolake (2023-06-01). "Nutrients composition, sensory properties and storage stability of processed Nigerian soy cheese (Beske)". Measurement: Food. 10: 100088. doi:10.1016/j.meafoo.2023.100088. ISSN   2772-2759.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: article number as page number (link)
  3. Style, BellaNaija (2023-10-17). "Want An Alternative To Meat? See How To Make Wàrà Bẹ́skẹ́ (Tofu) At Home | WATCH". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  4. "How to Make Beske from Scratch – 9jafoodie | Nigerian Food Recipes" . Retrieved 2026-01-03.