Taho (Silken Tofu with Syrup and Sago)
A comforting Filipino breakfast made of silken tofu, sweet brown sugar syrup, and chewy sago pearls to kickstart your day with a warm, nostalgic treat.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 block silken tofu Try to get the softest, even if it’s a little wobbly.
- 1/2 cup small sago pearls Sometimes called tapioca pearls.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar For the syrup.
- 1/2 cup water For the syrup.
- few drops vanilla extract Optional, but recommended for flavor.
- a pinch salt Enhances flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gently remove silken tofu from its pack and place it in a heatproof bowl. Steam for about 10 minutes to warm through.
- Boil sago pearls in a pot of water until they become see-through and bouncy (around 30 minutes), regularly stirring. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Syrup Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Stir constantly until it melts and bubbles into a thick syrup (around 5 minutes). Optionally add a splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Mix in cooked sago pearls or keep them separate.
Assembly
- In clear glasses or mugs, layer warm silken tofu, followed by cooked sago pearls, and top with the warm syrup.
- Repeat layers if using large cups. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve hot, and add extra syrup if desired. Can top with roasted peanuts for a twist. Store tofu, syrup, and sago separately in the fridge and reheat before serving.