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Taho (Silken Tofu with Syrup and Pearls) recipe by Safe Plated

Taho (Silken Tofu with Syrup and Pearls)

A popular Filipino street food, Taho is made with silken tofu, arnibal (brown sugar syrup), and sago pearls. This version uses homemade arnibal without any soy-based ingredients.

10m prep + 20m cook2 servings
Contains soy
200 cal|8g protein|35g carbs|4g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 package Silken Tofu
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Water
  • 0.25 cup Tapioca Pearls (Sago)

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium pot (about 3-quart / 3-liter capacity), bring water to a rolling boil over high heat (approximately 212°F / 100°C). Add the 0.25 cup tapioca pearls and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are completely translucent and chewy throughout. Drain the cooked tapioca pearls using a fine-mesh sieve and set them aside.
  2. 2In a medium saucepan (about 2-quart / 2-liter capacity), combine the 0.5 cup brown sugar and the 0.25 cup water. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches a rolling boil (approximately 212°F / 100°C), which will take about 5-7 minutes.
  3. 3Reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer gently at approximately 180-200°F / 82-93°C for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The syrup is done when it has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  4. 4Carefully scoop the 1 package Silken Tofu into individual serving bowls, trying to keep the tofu pieces intact.
  5. 5Spoon the cooked 0.25 cup tapioca pearls evenly over the silken tofu in each bowl.
  6. 6Generously drizzle the warm arnibal syrup over the tapioca pearls and tofu. Serve the Taho warm immediately.

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