Sweet Tofu Pudding

Name: Sweet Tofu Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 16 oz extra soft silken tofu, drained; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced

A tender Chinese dessert featuring delicate silken tofu steeped in a fragrant ginger brown sugar syrup.

15 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

16 oz extra soft silken tofu, drained
1 cup water
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Place 16 oz drained extra soft silken tofu into a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 8 minutes until hot.
2

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, and 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger.
3

Bring syrup to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 8 minutes until slightly reduced.
4

Scoop thin layers of warm extra soft silken tofu into individual serving bowls.
5

Ladle the warm ginger syrup over the extra soft silken tofu and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Sweet Tofu Pudding keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Sweet Tofu Pudding?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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