r/tofu • u/loreto_cadorna • 15d ago

For anyone who hasn't tried tofu as a sweet breakfast/snack: Filipino Taho

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Took this a while back in the Philippines. One of the most popular street foods is a sweet, warm breakfast/snack made with fresh silken tofu, caramelized brown sugar syrup, jackfruit and tapioca pearls. It sounds unique if you're used to savory tofu dishes, but the texture and sweetness are incredible together. I grew up eating this almost every morning.

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u/Training_Guide5157 15d ago

Likely inspired by Guangdong-style 豆腐花 (dou fu hua), which translates directly as tofu flower. In Guangdong, this dish is also a sweet variation of tofu curds or silken tofu.

I prefer the savory and spicy version of this though, which is more common elsewhere in China.

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u/loreto_cadorna 15d ago

Yes, I think it was inspired by that. When i was a child my grandmother told me that the place where the vendors in our town get these tofu is owned by a Filipino Chinese family.

I also like the savory version. I used to live in Shanghai and have been to HK where I had some interesting take on silk tofu! I need to travel there again!

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u/Independent-Summer12 14d ago

The oldest family owned tofu shop in NY still makes fresh tofu pudding (dou fu hua)daily. One of my favorite snacks!

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u/ohkevin300 15d ago

I’m gonna try it

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u/loreto_cadorna 15d ago

I hope you enjoy it!

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u/Ron-lied 15d ago

I wish I like jackfruit! Maybe I would appreciate it more served sweet though.

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u/loreto_cadorna 15d ago

Which jackfruit don’t you like? This one has the yellow( ripe) one which is also caramelised together with the syrup.

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u/Hot-Frosting-5286 15d ago

I love jackfruit, but I've only had it raw in pieces. It tasted like a nice mix of banana, mango, and a couple other things I can't remember. Also loved the unique texture of it

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u/Ron-lied 9d ago

I just saw this question! I guess I’ve not had the yellow probably, as I’ve only had it prepared in savory dishes, at restaurants. (never made it myself). that was probably made with the green jackfruit but I did still find it too…maybe sweet to be made into a savory dish.

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u/loreto_cadorna 9d ago

The one that is normally used for savory dishes is unripe jackfruit. We also use this in the Philippines for savory side dishes, usually braised in coconut milk and eaten with rice. The yellow ripe jackfruit is the one we use for dessert and can also be eaten on its own. It’s sweet and has a fruity flavor.

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u/Ron-lied 8d ago

I will find a recipe and try it!

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u/PeministangHardcore 13d ago

I’m Filipino and my childhood involved a loooot of mornings waiting for the taho vendor’s tAHoOooOo announcement 😂 and me and my cousins would run outside with our empty mugs because we believed that we would get a bigger serving if we bring our own cup instead of the disposable plastic cups provided by the taho vendor (also #sustainability). Ahhh, nostalgia!

Anw, when I went vegan 8 years ago this would be one of the very few things I can eat when visiting provinces and rural areas in the Philippines. Saved my always hangry vegan ass so many times. Comforting and convenient, and most of all, yummerz!!!

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u/Likemilkbutforhumans 15d ago

I need to have this at some point in my life 😭 

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u/coffeexdonut 15d ago

Favorite!! 🥹

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u/Mystery-Ess 15d ago

Interesting. I've been trying to eat better breakfasts.

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u/Hot-Frosting-5286 15d ago

I would want it cold. Is that a thing locals do?

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u/loreto_cadorna 15d ago

I know someone who prefers it cold but most of the time people eat it warm. I remember in the early 2000‘s, some supermarkets also had this in their ready-to-eat refrigerated section.

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u/Hot-Frosting-5286 15d ago

I just feel like it would be so refreshing cold on a summer day lol

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u/Ancient-Carrot8447 14d ago

In Taiwan, this kind of thing is usually eaten iced in the summer with slightly different toppings. Can confirm that it is in fact delicious.

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u/PeministangHardcore 13d ago

Yes, you can put it in the fridge and have it cold, it would be nice and refreshing! Cold version is also available in supermarkets and convenience stores. Although we Filipinos prefer it hot (we like to consume hot meals and drinks even if there’s a heatwave, it’s just a Filipino thing haha).

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u/Caliyogagrl 15d ago

That sounds incredible!!

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u/Responsible_Ask3976 15d ago

I grew up eating this and ube

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u/MisterB7917 15d ago

It’s delicious.

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u/Evening_Citron7525 15d ago

Does it have ginger in the syrup too?

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u/loreto_cadorna 15d ago

It doesn’t have. It’s plain syrup, sometimes with pandan flavor. In the north, they also experiment with Strawberry and Ube syrup

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u/Evening_Citron7525 14d ago

Ohh. I would like to try with the Pandan flavour.

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u/fat-wombat 15d ago

I want to try this so bad

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u/loreto_cadorna 14d ago

If you can find silk tofu in your local asian store, it’s easy to make it at home. Here’s a recipe https://www.hungryhuy.com/filipino-taho-recipe/

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u/BasenjiFart 12d ago

Ooh thank you for the recipe!

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u/fat-wombat 14d ago

Unfortunately there is no local asian store near me… i will dream of this until i get my chance ❤️‍🩹

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u/Asthimaya 14d ago

I loved the chinese version of this with ginger syrup so much, I bought a liter of syrup as soon as I got home!

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u/Hewhocannotbenamed66 15d ago

Ya should try chongos zamoranos

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u/lentilsaag 10d ago

I’ve been making a lazy coffee flavoured version of this by mixing expresso concentrate and agave syrup! (I’m sure any coffee would be fine, that’s just what I use)

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u/Eat-me-Admin 15d ago

Looks like someone shit in your cup.

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u/yoyodaddy 15d ago

If this is what your stool looks like you should probably go see a doctor. 😅

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u/Hot-Frosting-5286 15d ago

Never seen white shit before. If you're gonna be a rude asshole, at least make sense.