Homemade Taho

pudding with syrup and toppings in a glass

Homemade Taho with tapioca pearls and a generous helping of sugar syrup will jumpstart your day! This Filipino sweet treat is a morning-favorite especially when warm.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: homemade taho recipe, silken tofu recipe, taho recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Mia

Ingredients

340 grams soft silken tofu
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup tapioca pearls
6 cups water for cooking tapioca pearls

Instructions

Cooking the tapioca pearls

Cook the tapioca pearls in 3 cups boiling water for 10-15 minutes then turn off heat and let tapioca pearls sit in the hot water for 15 minutes. Drain water.
1/2 cup tapioca pearls, 6 cups water
Pour 3 cups of water again and boil over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes. (NOTE: Add more water if necessary.)
Lower heat and cook for additional 10 minutes or until tapioca pearls are completely transparent. Using a strainer, strain tapioca pearls and run them in cold water to avoid pearls from sticking. Set aside.

Making the syrup (arnibal)

In a saucapan or small pot. Tip in brown sugar, water and vanilla extract. Place in stove over low-medium heat and cook for 10 minutes or until dissolves and syrup thick.
1 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup water, 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
Transfer syrup in a container.

Steaming the silken tofu (When ready to serve)

Place a parchment paper on a steamer and poke holes for liquid to drip. Place tofu on top of the parchment paper and cover steamer with lid.
340 grams soft silken tofu
Steam for 15 minutes then remove from heat.

Assembly

In a small serving glass or mug, add 1-2 tbsp. of sweet syrup or depending on how sweet you want it. Scoop in 8-10 thin layers of silken tofu and top with tapioca pearls then drizzle with some more syrup. Serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!

Notes

You can also use a microwave to heat the silken tofu before serving. Place 5-8 tbsp. silken tofu in a mug then heat in microwave for 1 to 1 1/2. Remove from microwave and add syrup and tapioca pearls.

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