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Sweet Tofu Pudding

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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

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Questions

What should Sweet Tofu Pudding look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until slightly reduced.

What can I use instead of brown sugar in Sweet Tofu Pudding?

The entry for Sweet Tofu Pudding calls for 1/2 cup dark brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Is Sweet Tofu Pudding low-carb?

A serving of Sweet Tofu Pudding carries 20 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 100 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 20 percent.

Does Sweet Tofu Pudding contain soy?

Yes: 16 oz extra soft silken tofu, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Sweet Tofu Pudding?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 110 calories, with 5 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 2 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 15 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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