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Traditional Hong Kong Wooden Bucket Tofu Pudding

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 35 minsscheduleTotal: 40 minsoutdoor_grillBoiled
Allergens:warningSoy

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7 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:56

Pour 0.5 tsp cooked gypsum powder and 1.5 tsp cornstarch into a fine mesh sieve, and shake to sift the powders into the bottom of an insulated container.

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Powders must be sifted through a fine sieve, otherwise clumps will spoil the smooth texture of the tofu pudding.

Ingredients:cooked gypsum powder (0.5 tsp)cornstarch (1.5 tsp)
Tools:sievecontainer
02
Active Cooking
00:01:23

Add 1 tbsp cold boiled water into the sifted powders, and stir thoroughly with a spatula to form a smooth mixture with no dry lumps.

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Ensure the slurry is completely mixed without settled powder, otherwise the tofu pudding will not set evenly when soy milk is poured.

Ingredients:water (1 tbsp)cooked gypsum powdercornstarch
Tools:spatula
03
Active Cooking
00:01:48

Pour 500 ml unsweetened soy milk into a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a rolling boil until large bubbles form at the edges and center, then immediately remove from heat.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat, about 2 minutes
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Soy milk boils over very rapidly. Turn off the heat as soon as large bubbles appear, otherwise it will overflow and make a mess.

Ingredients:unsweetened soy milk (500 ml)
Tools:saucepan
04
Active Cooking
00:02:11
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Hold the hot saucepan firmly. Be cautious of hot splashes when pouring liquids from a height to prevent burns.

Raise the hot soy milk saucepan about 1 foot (30 cm) above the container, and pour the boiling soy milk quickly in one smooth motion into the slurry. Do not stir after pouring.

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Do not stir after pouring the hot soy milk, otherwise the coagulation reaction will be disrupted and the pudding will fail to set.

Ingredients:unsweetened soy milkcooked gypsum powdercornstarchwater
Tools:container
05
Waiting Time
00:02:26

Keep the container resting undisturbed for about 30 minutes (no need to cover for small portions) until the soy milk sets into tofu pudding.

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Do not bump, shake, or move the container while resting, as any movement will ruin the setting process.

Ingredients:unsweetened soy milk
06
Active Cooking
00:02:36

Once set, use a spoon to gently skim off the thin tofu skin and foam from the surface. Then hold the spoon flat to lightly scoop thin layers of tofu pudding into bowls.

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Scoop in flat thin layers instead of digging deep, otherwise it will ruin the texture and release excess water.

Ingredients:unsweetened soy milk
Tools:bowlspoon
07
Active Cooking
00:02:51

Drizzle 2 tbsp ginger syrup (or brown sugar/syrup to taste) over the tofu pudding and serve warm.

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Add syrup right before eating

if added too early, the sugar will cause the tofu pudding to release water

Ingredients:ginger syrup (2 tbsp)unsweetened soy milk

groceryAll Ingredients

unsweetened soy milk500 ml
cooked gypsum powder0.5 tsp
cornstarch1.5 tsp
water1 tbsp
ginger syrup2 tbsp

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