Taho (Silken Tofu Dessert)
A classic Filipino street food dessert made with just 3 ingredients. Warm silken tofu swimming in caramel syrup with chewy tapioca pearls.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
(2 servings)
USMetric
Ingredients
Instructions
- 11.Cook the tapioca pearls according to package instructions until translucent. Drain and set aside.
- 22.Make the arnibal (caramel syrup): Combine brown sugar and water and microwave for about 1 minute until dissolved. OR In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and water. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.
- 33.Gently warm the silken tofu in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a pot of simmering water.
- 44.Scoop the warm silken tofu into serving cups.
- 55.Add a generous spoonful of cooked tapioca pearls on top.
- 66.Drizzle with the warm arnibal syrup. Serve nice and warm for a comforting fun drink!
Chef's Notes
I like buying the 5 minute bobas for this, a plus if they're the microwavable version! Just follow package instructions and they come out perfectly~
Notes
I like buying the 5 minute bobas for this, a plus if they're the microwavable version! Just follow package instructions and they come out perfectly~