Home made Taho: Why silken tofu is good for you
There are times when you crave for food that reminds you of your youth. To me, one kind of food is Taho or our Filipino version of a silken tofu snack mixed together with tapioca pearls and drizzled with arnibal or brown sugar syrup. This snack could be served cold, but I prefer my taho served warm. To be able to satisfy my cravings for taho I was very happy to discover some products in our Asian store here in Amsterdam that would make it so much easier for me to make this any time of the day in just minutes! This version of taho, or shall I say my version (hehe), calls for silken tofu that is simply warmed up in the microwave for a few seconds. For the tapioca pearls, I found these ‘Ready-in-5-minutes’ packaging that makes the preparation for this sago part so much faster. And because all I need is just the sweet flavouring in the end, I just drizzled my taho with my favourite pancake syrup. You can always have the choice to put a drop of vanilla extract for extra flavouring but I just leave my recipe as is.
A healthy snack?
Is Taho healthy to eat? When you look at the ingredients of how to make taho and you see the sugars in the syrup and tapioca pearls, you might reconsider having this as a healthy snack. However, these can always be added in controlled amounts. Silken tofu, however, is generally considered a healthy alternative to meat as a good source of protein. Tofu itself has been known to contain many essential amino acids and the health benefits are numerous. Multiple studies have linked tofu or soy protein with protective effects on the heart, blood vessels, and the digestive system. Some even supported its beneficial use in people with diabetes, high cholesterol and even in those with certain cancers.
Definitely, the main reason why I love taho is because it quickly satisfies my cravings when I snack midday or at nights while relaxing in front of the tv. It’s quite easy to make AND! reminds me of home. Try this easy version and grab these ingredients the next time you go to an Asian store! Enjoy!
References:
What is tofu and is it good for you?
Here are 5 reasons why you need to drink taho