Taho (Silken Tofu with Syrup and Sago)

Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan, combine the 4 cups of water and the 1/2 cup of sago pearls. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sago pearls are translucent and have a soft, chewy texture. Drain the cooked sago pearls in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse briefly with cool water to prevent them from sticking together; set aside.
2. 2In a separate medium saucepan, combine the 1 cup of brown sugar and 2 cups of water. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the brown sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the syrup simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly to a syrupy consistency. Stir in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
3. 3Gently scoop the 1 package (about 340 g) of silken tofu into individual serving bowls, being careful not to break it apart too much.
4. 4Spoon the cooked 1/2 cup of sago pearls over the silken tofu in each bowl.
5. 5Pour the warm brown sugar syrup over the silken tofu and sago pearls.
6. 6Serve the Taho warm immediately.

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