Filipino · drink
Taho (Silken Tofu with Syrup and Tapioca)
Taho (Silken Tofu with Syrup and Tapioca) reads sweetness 7.8, richness 1.9 and floral 1.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Filipino drink, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.8 · Richness 1.9 · Floral 1.7 · Umami 1.2 · Earthy 1.0 · Nutty 1.0 · Bitterness 0.9 · Fruity 0.9 · Salinity 0.6
What's in it (3)
- 14 oz silken tofu
- 1/4 cup arnibal brown sugar syrup with vanilla
- 1/3 cup small tapioca pearls, cooked
Time & effort: about 40 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 154 kcal, 13.1 g protein, 6.6 g fat, 13.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Keep silken tofu very warm.
- Cook small tapioca pearls until clear and translucent, then sweeten with sugar syrup.
- Scoop soft tofu into cups, top with warm sago, and pour hot arnibal syrup over everything.
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