Taiwan / Desserts

Douhua-inspired tofu pudding

Name: Douhua-inspired tofu pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Taiwan
Ingredients: 600 g ready-to-eat silken tofu; 300 ml water; 50 g brown sugar; 15 g ginger, sliced; 80 g plain cooked peanuts

Silky prepared tofu with warm ginger syrup and cooked peanuts.

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Check the tofu is labelled ready to eat; otherwise heat according to its instructions.
Simmer water, sugar and ginger for 8–10 minutes, then remove ginger.
Spoon tofu gently into four bowls. Add cooked peanuts.
Pour over syrup and serve promptly, warm or chilled.

A little kitchen note

This shortcut uses prepared silken tofu rather than making traditional douhua with a coagulant. Home-cooking adaptation; not kitchen-tested. Check ingredient labels.

Allergen notes

Soy, peanuts. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 247 kcal
Protein: 12.5 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Fat: 13.9 g
Fibre: 1.9 g
Total sugar: 15.0 g
Sodium: 12 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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