Filipino Desserts

Taho is a soya-based Filipino dessert made of fresh soft tofu, arnibal (brown sugar and vanilla syrup and pearl tapioca. This staple comfort food is readily available all over Philippines which is sold by “mangtataho” or taho vendor. It is considered a health food, high in protein, low in fat and definitely low cost. The Indonesian and Malaysian equivalent of this Filipino snack is Tahu.

Ingredients:

1 cup soy bean powder or soy bean flour
4 cups water
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups brown sugar for syrup
1 envelope (1 tablespoon) pure unflavored gelatine

Directions:

1. Mix soy bean powder/water and let stand 1 hour or overnight stirring often.

2. Bring to a boil stirring constantly and reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes.

3. Stir in gelatine until dissolved and not lumpy. Remove from heat and add lemon juice while stirring.

4. Transfer to desired bowl and chill.

5. Scoop thin layers and pile them up in a cup. Topped with hot syrup to cover.

To make syrup:

Dissolve 1 cup brown sugar in 1 cup water. Llet it boil for 5 minutes.

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2 Responses

1. Peachyc Says:
   December 4th, 2009 at 10:33 am

   where can I buy soybean flour in manila?

2. Marie Says:
   May 18th, 2010 at 5:09 am

   this is one healthy dessert, yum yum yum

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