Burmese tofu: the easiest soy-free tofu using any bean or lentil By @wendythefoodscientist Shan tofu (often called Burmese tofu internationally) is naturally soy-free, and does not need any coagulant like regular tofu. It’s just any legume water heat. This tofu comes from the Shan people of Myanmar, where it’s traditionally made from chickpeas, and called Shan tofu. Over time, it spread throughout the country and became known as Burmese tofu. It crossed borders to neighboring Yunnan, China where