Taho (Filipino Tofu Dessert)
This Taho recipe uses ready-made silken tofu for ease. We steam it slightly, then douse it with a homemade brown sugar syrup (arnibal) and sago pearls for the ultimate Filipino sweet treat.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/3 cup mini sago pearls or white tapioca pearls
- 300 g (1 pack) soft or silken tofu
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Start by preparing the pearls1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add in the sago pearls and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the bottom from sticking.
- 2
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and put on a lid. Continue to cook the pearls, stirring occasionally, for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the pearls are translucent and no longer white in the middle. Drain the boiling liquid. Rinse the pearls under cold water to stop the cooking process and to retain their chew. Set aside.
- 3
To prepare the arnibal, combine together the brown sugar and water in a pot. Bring this mixture to a boil, and continue boiling until the mixture has slightly thickened2, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the syrup to a separate container. Let cool slightly.
- 4
To prepare the tofu, steam the block of tofu for about 10 minutes. Remove the tofu once fully warmed-through, then set aside for assembly (alternatively, you may also microwave the tofu for 1 to 2 minutes, depending on the power of your microwave).
- 5
Using a spoon, scoop out thin slices of the warmed tofu. Layer together slices of the tofu, sago pearls, and arnibal in a cup or bowl. Serve warm. Enjoy!