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Mix 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp of water in a small glass bowl until completely dissolved.
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Make sure cornstarch is completely dissolved without lumps, otherwise it will create uneven spots in the tofu texture.
Add 1/2 tsp of Epsom salt into the cornstarch mixture and stir until completely dissolved.
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Epsom salt must be completely dissolved, otherwise the tofu will not set evenly.
Pour the mixture into a ceramic bowl placed inside a metal pot, then pour in 1 cup of soy milk in a steady stream without agitating the mixture too much.
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Pour in a steady stream and do not agitate too much, otherwise it will create too many bubbles.
Handle boiling water with care to avoid scalds or burns.
Pour boiling water into the pot to the same level as the mixture in the bowl, cover with a cloth-wrapped lid, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes on low heat (simmer only, don't boil) until the silken tofu is fully set.
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Keep the heat low so it only simmers, otherwise boiling water will cause bubbles in the tofu.
Use oven mitts when moving the hot pot to prevent serious burns.
Rest the pot for 10 minutes to allow the silken tofu to completely set.
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Do not disturb or shake the bowl during resting, otherwise the tofu structure will break.
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a saucepan, add 1/8 cup of small tapioca pearls, cook for 10 minutes, and then drain.
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Stir frequently while cooking, otherwise the pearls will stick to the bottom of the pot.
Boil the water again, add back the drained tapioca pearls, and boil until they are completely translucent.
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Stir constantly to prevent burning as the water thickens.
Hot sugar syrup can cause severe burns; handle with extreme care.
Combine 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan, and boil for 7 to 10 minutes or until thickened into syrup.
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Watch closely towards the end, otherwise the high sugar content can easily burn.
Assemble the taho by layering the soft silken tofu, brown sugar syrup, and cooked tapioca pearls in a glass cup.
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Layer carefully to maintain distinct layers of tofu, syrup, and pearls for the best presentation.
