Douhua (Silken Tofu Pudding with Ginger Syrup)
Silky warm tofu spooned into a spicy, dark sugar ginger syrup. Soft, simple and comforting.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.78 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the water, sugar, ginger and cinnamon in a small pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until it tastes strongly of ginger and is a little syrupy.
10 min - 2
Take the cinnamon out and keep the syrup warm on a low heat.
- 3
Slide the tofu out of its packs into a shallow pan of gently simmering water. Warm for 3 to 4 minutes until hot all the way through, without boiling.
3 min 30 s - 4
Using a wide flat spoon, scoop the tofu into four bowls in thin curls, with some water draining away.
- 5
Pour over the hot ginger syrup, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve straight away.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.