Taho (Filipino silken tofu with arnibal and sago pearls)
Warm, silky tofu ribboned into a cup with chewy tapioca pearls and a dark brown sugar syrup. A classic Filipino breakfast treat.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.88 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
Boil 1 litre of water and add the tapioca pearls. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until translucent with a tiny white dot. Cover, rest for 10 minutes, then drain and keep in a little water.
15 min - 2
For the arnibal, simmer the sugar and 150 ml water for 8 minutes until syrupy. Stir in the vanilla.
8 min - 3
Lift the tofu gently from the packs. Warm it in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, or steam it, for 8 minutes until hot right through.
8 min - 4
Scoop thin ribbons of warm tofu into 4 cups or bowls with a wide spoon, taking care as it is delicate.
- 5
Top with the drained tapioca pearls and pour over the warm arnibal. Serve right 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.