Tofu Pudding (Douhua / Douha / Tofu Fa)
YIELD: 2-3 individual dessert bowls
The easiest pudding recipe you can imagine. Simply open a package of our Super Soft tofu, and you've got a deliciously soft and creamy base that's ready for any of the toppings that your heart desires. Here, we show you how to make a ginger and brown sugar syrup, but any sweet syrup can be used, along with fresh fruit, mochi, sweet beans...whatever your taste buds dictate! No need to visit an Asian cafe for this treat. Now you can make it at home!
INGREDIENTS
1 package (10.8 oz) Mori-Nu Silken Tofu Super Soft
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and sliced or julienned
TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL)
Fresh fruit
Mochi
Red beans
Boba
Taro
Grass jelly
Boiled peanuts
Others of your choice!
INSTRUCTIONS
To a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add water, brown sugar, and fresh ginger.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Simmer longer if a thicker syrup is desired.
To plate, scoop thin pieces of tofu into individual dessert bowls, then add desired amount of warm ginger syrup and toppings of choice.
Serve immediately.
TIPS
For those who don't like ginger: Strain the ginger and discard after cooking the syrup, or omit the ginger completely to make a simple brown sugar syrup instead. Maple syrup and other bottled syrups can also be used.
For those who love ginger: Add more! The ginger adds a delicious bite to the pudding and also works well as a garnish.
This dessert is typically served warm or even at room temperature, but the syrup and tofu can be chilled in the refrigerator ahead of time if a cold dessert is preferred.
SHELF-STABLE: Mori-Nu Silken Tofu is shelf-stable and can be kept in the pantry until ready to serve, which makes it perfect for this tofu pudding which is typically served warm.
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