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Strawberry Taho

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Strawberry Taho

Strawberry Taho pairs warm tofu jelly with ruby sago and a fresh strawberry syrup.

50 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Strawberry Taho

  • Top-grade tofu jelly
  • Sago pearls
  • White sugar, equal in volume to the sago pearls
  • Water
  • Red food coloring
  • 2 cups strawberries, trimmed and quartered
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 1/4 cup water

How to cook Strawberry Taho

  1. 1.Combine strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan; boil over medium heat, then simmer 15 minutes until very soft.
  2. 2.Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer on low for 5 minutes, until the syrup thickens; set aside.
  3. 3.Cook sago according to the package directions, adding equal parts sugar and sago plus several drops of red food coloring; cool slightly.
  4. 4.Portion tofu jelly into heatproof mugs, cover to keep out condensation, and steam for 15 minutes until hot.
  5. 5.Top warm tofu with strawberry syrup and sago pearls, then serve immediately.
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