Soybean Pudding Two Ways l Douhua

Name: Soybean Pudding Two Ways l Douhua
Prep time: 4 hr 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Soybean pudding; 8 oz. Soybean; 2.2 lb. Water; 2 tbsp. Food-grade Gypsum powder; Ginger Syrup; 1 oz. Ginger, thinly sliced; 10 oz. Water; 0.25 tsp. Salt; 1 cup Brown sugar; 1 oz. Dried black fungus; 1 oz. Dried lily flowers; 1 oz. Dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 tsp. Garlic, minced; 2 cup Chicken broth; 1 tbsp. Soy sauce; 0.5 tbsp. Oyster sauce; 1 cup Sugar; 1 tsp. Sesame oil; 1 tbsp. Green onion, finely chopped; 3 tbsp. Slurry ( a mixture of equal parts of starch and water)

Soybean Pudding, known as Douhua, is a super popular Chinese snack/dessert. Besides being a sweet dessert, it is also enjoyed as a savory or spicy snack in different regions of China and Asia. Chef John shares tips on how to make tofu pudding from scratch.

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Recipe

PRE TIME: 4 hr 45 min

COOKING TIME: 15 min

TOTAL TIME: 5 hr

8 SERVING

Ingredients:

Soybean pudding
8 oz. Soybean
2.2 lb. Water
2 tbsp. Food-grade Gypsum powder
Ginger Syrup
1 oz. Ginger, thinly sliced
10 oz. Water
0.25 tsp. Salt
1 cup Brown sugar
1 oz. Dried black fungus
1 oz. Dried lily flowers
1 oz. Dried shiitake mushrooms
1 tsp. Garlic, minced
2 cup Chicken broth
1 tbsp. Soy sauce
0.5 tbsp. Oyster sauce
1 cup Sugar
1 tsp. Sesame oil
1 tbsp. Green onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp. Slurry ( a mixture of equal parts of starch and water)

Directions:

[Soybean Pudding] Step 1

Soak soybeans in cold water for 4 hrs. Drain and discard the water.

[Soybean Pudding] Step 2

Put soybeans and 1200g water into a blender, and blend at high speed until smooth.

[Soybean Pudding] Step 3

Filter the liquid by using filter cloth.

[Soybean Pudding] Step 4

Bring the filtered liquid to a boil on low heat. Constantly stir to prevent stick and burn on the bottom of the pot. Remove any foams on top. Remove from heat as soon as it reaches the boiling point.

[Soybean Pudding] Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve food-grade Gypsum powder in a tablespoon of water first. Then pour the hot soybean milk into the bowl. Cover with a plastic wrapper, and let it stand for 20 mins. The basic soybean pudding is done. (You can find soybean pudding in Asian supermarkets)

[Ginger Syrup] Step 1

In a cooking pan, add ginger, water, salt, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and continue boiling for a few minutes. Remove from heat.

[Ginger Syrup] Step 2

Pour the ginger syrup on top of a cup of basic soybean pudding.

[Salty Sauce] Step 2

Soak dried lily flowers, shiitake mushrooms, and black fungus for 2 hours in separate bowls until soft. Squeeze out water and cut them into fine strips

[Salty Sauce] Step 3

In a cooking pan over high heat, add two tablespoon oil, and sauté garlic until fragrant. Then add the lily flower strips, mushroom, and black fungus. Stir fry for a few minutes.

[Salty Sauce] Step 4