Taho

Taho is a filipino snack food made of fresh tofu, and sago pearl. Through early records, it is evident that taho traces its origin to the Chinese douha. it’s very similar to dishes served in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and South Korea the tofu base tends to remain constant in most places, but the accompanying flavor can be spicy, savory, or sweet. No doubt, taho is a Chinese invention that traveled the region, taking on local ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, chili oil, peanuts, and mung beans for flavor

Taho vendors hawk their product using a yoke-and-bucket system that’s hundreds of years old. Two aluminum buckets are suspended from each end of a bamboo pole—one containing the soft tofu, the other containing the arnibal, sago, and other necessities, including plastic cups, spoons, and the day’s takings. Taho vendors balance their signature contraption on one shoulder and walk the streets calling “Tahhoooooo,” drawing out the second syllable for as long as the breath can handle.

Many Filipinos living outside the Philippines would definitely miss this one especially when they have not tried it for a long time as this was a part of everyone’s life since childhood.

Now for those who are craving for this one and you’re not in thhe Philippines, crave no more as you can do it at home all you have to do is look for an Asian store and look for a top grade tofu jelly, it is the same tofu used in Taho. And for those who are curious you should try this out you might like it.

Ingredients

• Top grade tofu jelly
• brown sugar
• sago pearls
• water

Instructions

1. Cook tapioca pearls according to packet instructions but add sugar on it, the amount of sugar will be similar to the amount of sago pearls (1 part sugar to 1 part sago pearls)
2. Once cooked set it aside and let it cool.
3. In a saucepan add water and brown sugar this time the ratio should be 1 part water to 3 parts brown sugar. Place in low heat until sugar dissolves then bring heat to medium and let it boil, simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Place tofu in heat proof mugs the place it on a steamer, cover mug with cling wrap or small saucer to prevent water from coming in then steam for 15 minutes, you can also use microwave for 90 seconds each full mug but steaming yields better result.
5. Remove mugs from steamer then top it with sugar syrup and sago pearls. Serve it while hot.