Description
Taho is a comforting Filipino street classic made with soft tofu, sago pearls, and arnibal syrup, perfect for cozy mornings and nostalgic treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 800 g soft/silken tofu
- 1/2 cup dry sago pearls (about 100 g)
- 1 cup brown sugar (200 g) for arnibal
- 1/2 cup water (120 ml) for arnibal
- 2–3 tablespoons dark muscovado or brown sugar (optional)
- Sweetened condensed milk, to drizzle (30–60 ml per serving, optional)
- Fresh sliced mango or jackfruit (optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts (optional)
- A pinch of cinnamon or pandan leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sago pearls: In a medium pot, bring water to a boiling point. Add sago pearls and boil until they become translucent (about 15–20 minutes). Turn off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Make the arnibal: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5–8 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove any added pandan leaf.
- Prepare the soft tofu: Warm chilled tofu by steaming for 3–5 minutes or microwaving for 30–45 seconds. Cut or scoop gently to preserve the texture.
- Assemble: In a cup, layer warmed soft tofu, add cooked sago pearls, and drizzle with warm arnibal.
- Finish and serve: Add optional toppings such as sweetened condensed milk, fruit, or seeds. Serve warm.
Notes
Taho should be served warm for the best experience. Adjust sweetness in arnibal and toppings based on personal preference. Potential substitutions for dietary needs include using vegan condensed milk or sugar alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 9.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg