Tofu Pudding with Ginger Syrup / Dau Hu Nuoc Duong / Tao Pho

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the soy milk to a gentle boil over Medium Low heat. Stir the milk occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning. Use a fine sieve to skim off any bubbles or foam from the top and discard.

Step 2

Prepare the thickener by combining the corn starch and water in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.

Step 3

In another small bowl, measure out the GDL and set aside for now.

Step 4

Once the soy milk comes to a gentle boil, turn off the heat.

Step 5

Stir the corn starch and water mixture again. Add the GDL to the corn starch mixture and combine together. Pour the contents into a 2-quart bowl.

Step 6

Working quickly, pour the hot soy milk into the 2-quart bowl. Stir the mixture just once. (The pudding starts to set quickly so do not over-stir.)

Step 7

Skim off any bubbles on top of the soy milk and discard.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and a lid.

Step 9

Let the tofu pudding rest undisturbed for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Peel the ginger skin and discard. Cut the ginger into thin pieces.

Step 11

Transfer the ginger into a small bowl. Add the white sugar and combine. Let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 12

Using a wooden pestle, break the brown slab sugar into small pieces.

Step 13

Transfer the ginger into a medium saucepan. Using Medium heat, cook the ginger stirring continuously for 5-6 minutes. When the sugar recrystallizes, add the water and brown slab sugar. Cook over Medium heat melting the sugar. Stir occasionally to help the sugar dissolve. Once the sugar is completely dissolved, reduce the heat to Medium Low. Continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes allowing the liquid to thicken into a syrup.

Step 14

Transfer the ginger syrup into a medium bowl and let cool.

Step 15

Using a spoon with a thin or sharp edge, skim off thin layers of the tofu pudding and transfer into a bowl. Top with a generous amount of the ginger syrup.

Step 16

Enjoy the Tofu Pudding with Ginger Syrup warm.

Step 17

Refrigerate any remaining amounts and enjoy within 2-3 days.