Name: Instant Taho
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 32 g Instant soft tofu powder (1 small sachet); 180 ml hot water, or the amount specified on the packet; 15 g dry small sago pearls; Water, enough for boiling and rinsing; 25 g brown sugar; 25 ml water

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Ingredients

For the Taho

32 g Instant soft tofu powder (1 small sachet)
180 ml hot water, or the amount specified on the packet

For the Sago

15 g dry small sago pearls
Water, enough for boiling and rinsing

For the Arnibal

25 g brown sugar
25 ml water

How to Make It

Empty the instant soft tofu powder into a heatproof bowl or cup.
Add the hot water according to the packet directions. For Soyspring, use water above 90°C and stir quickly in one direction for about 6 seconds, until dissolved.
Leave undisturbed for 15–20 minutes, or until set. Do not stir again while it sets.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the small sago pearls and cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally, until translucent and tender.
Drain the pearls, rinse with clean water, and drain again.
Combine the brown sugar and 25 ml water in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.
Stir a little syrup into the cooked pearls to help keep them separate.
Spoon the soft tofu into a serving glass or bowl. Add the sago and arnibal to taste, then serve warm.

Kubo Tips

Use instant soft tofu powder intended for making tofu pudding. Plain soy milk powder will not set the same way.
Follow the water ratio and temperature on your packet so the tofu sets properly.
After the initial mixing, leave the tofu undisturbed until set.
Sago cooking times vary by size and brand. Check that the pearls are tender rather than relying only on the clock.
The syrup thickens as it cools. Add a little water if it becomes too thick.
Prepare the sago and arnibal while the tofu sets to shorten the overall preparation time.