Tofu Pudding (Dou Hua)
A beloved Taiwanese dessert! Silky-smooth tofu pudding served with peanut soup or ginger syrup. Enjoy it warm or chilled — the most comforting sweet treat.
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
4 servings
Allergen Warning
This recipe contains: Soy
Ingredients (7 items)
- Unsweetened soy milk1000 ml
- Coagulant powder (nigari/gypsum)3 g
- Cold water50 ml
- Rock sugar50 g
- Ginger30 g
- Cooked peanuts100 g
- Water500 ml
Instructions
- 1
Mix coagulant powder with cold water and pour it into a large pot.
Have the coagulant ready at the bottom of the pot.
- 2
Heat soy milk to 85°C (small bubbles at the edge, not yet boiling).
Temperature is critical — too high or too low will affect the set.
- 3
Pour hot soy milk into the coagulant pot from up high in one swift motion. Do NOT stir.
The pouring force mixes it naturally — stirring disrupts the setting process.
- 4
Cover and let sit undisturbed for 15 minutes until set.
- 5
Slice ginger and simmer with rock sugar and water to make ginger syrup.
The syrup is most fragrant when served warm.
Low Heat - 6
Scoop tofu pudding into bowls with a shallow spoon, ladle over ginger syrup, and add cooked peanuts.
Use a flat spoon and slice horizontally from the edge to keep the tofu pudding intact.
Voice Guide
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Estimated from ingredient database. Actual values may vary.
Food Safety Reminder
Please check ingredient freshness before cooking. Ensure food is heated to a core temperature of 70°C or above. Use separate cutting boards and knives for raw and cooked foods to avoid cross-contamination. If you have food allergies, please verify all ingredient labels carefully.
FAQ
Can I prepare this dish in advance?▾
Most Taiwanese home dishes can be prepped ahead. Wash and chop ingredients in advance, and pre-mix sauces. Cooking day will be much faster.
Where can I buy the ingredients?▾
Most ingredients are available at Asian supermarkets, H Mart, 99 Ranch, or online. For specialty items, check your local Chinatown or order from retailers like Weee!
Can I make a vegetarian version?▾
Yes! Replace meat with tofu skin, dried shiitake mushrooms, or king oyster mushrooms. Substitute oyster sauce with vegetarian mushroom sauce for great results.
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