Tofu Pudding
Delightful and silky tofu pudding, enriched with warming ginger syrup, perfect as a dessert or snack.
Ingredients
For the Ginger Syrup
- 1 piece fresh ginger knob, peeled and pounded
- 8 oz rock sugar (230g)
- 1 cup water
For the Tofu Pudding
- 5 cups homemade rich soy milk Use high-quality soy milk for the best flavor.
- 1 tablespoon gypsum
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 screwpine leaf (pandan), knotted (optional)
Instructions
Preparing Ginger Syrup
- Combine the pounded ginger, rock sugar, and water in a pot over medium heat.
- Allow the mixture to boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Let it simmer until it reduces to a thicker, syrupy consistency, then set aside.
Making Tofu Pudding
- Mix together gypsum, cornstarch (or potato starch), and water in a bowl until well combined.
- Bring the homemade soy milk to a boil in a large pot.
- Remove any foam or bubbles that form at the surface.
- Gently stir the gypsum mixture into the pot and pour soy milk from a height to create a silky texture.
- Cover the pot tightly with a kitchen towel and lid, and let it set undisturbed for about an hour.
- After one hour, gently scrape off any top layer that may have formed and transfer the pudding to a serving bowl.
Serving the Tofu Pudding
- Drizzle the warm ginger syrup over the freshly made tofu pudding.
- Serve warm or cold, optionally garnishing with fresh fruit or nuts.
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Notes
For best results, use high-quality soy milk and let the pudding set completely without disturbance. The ginger syrup can be adjusted to taste, and various toppings can be offered for customization.