Chinese Cuisine
Savory Tofu Pudding
A classic Chinese breakfast dish made from freshly ground soy milk set into silky tofu pudding. Served with savory toppings such as soy sauce, scallion oil, pickled vegetables, dried shrimp, and chili, it delivers a delicate texture and rich umami flavor.
- Total
- 45 minutes
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Chinese Cuisine
- Method
- Braising or simmering
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Main Ingredient
- Soybeans
About This Recipe
A classic Chinese breakfast dish made from freshly ground soy milk set into silky tofu pudding. Served with savory toppings such as soy sauce, scallion oil, pickled vegetables, dried shrimp, and chili, it delivers a delicate texture and rich umami flavor.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
- Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
- A useful tofu recipe for learning how texture and seasoning work together.
- Gives the dish a clear savory flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
- Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.
Ingredients
- 100g Soybeans
- 3g Tofu Pudding Coagulant
- 30ml Warm Water
- 900ml Soy Milk
- 1 tbsp Scallion Oil
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- to taste Chopped Scallions
- 1 sprig Cilantro
- 1 tbsp Minced Pickled Chilies
- 1 tbsp Dried Shrimp
- 2 tbsp Pickled Radish
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.
Soybeans
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Tofu Pudding Coagulant
Tofu absorbs surrounding flavors, so sauce, broth, and aromatics matter more than heavy seasoning.
Warm Water
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Soy Milk
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe
These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all ingredients and equipment.
Step 2
Soak the soybeans overnight until fully hydrated.
Step 3
Rinse the soaked soybeans and place them in a blender with water.
Step 4
Blend until a smooth soy milk mixture forms.
Step 5
Strain the soy milk through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove solids.
Step 6
Pour the strained soy milk into a saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over low heat.
Step 7
Continue simmering for several minutes to fully cook the soy milk, then remove from heat.
Step 8
Dissolve the tofu pudding coagulant in 30ml warm water.
Step 9
Allow the soy milk to cool to approximately 80°C (176°F).
Step 10
Slowly pour in the dissolved coagulant while gently stirring to distribute it evenly.
Step 11
Cover and let the mixture rest undisturbed for about 15 minutes until the tofu pudding sets.
Step 12
Scoop the silky tofu pudding into serving bowls using a shallow spoon or strainer.
Step 13
Top with soy sauce, scallion oil, dried shrimp, pickled radish, pickled chilies, scallions, cilantro, or any preferred savory garnishes before serving.
Cooking Tips
- Soak soybeans overnight for the smoothest soy milk. Cook soy milk thoroughly to remove any raw bean flavor. Avoid vigorous stirring after adding the coagulant, as it can interfere with proper setting. Let the pudding rest undisturbed while coagulating. Traditional savory toppings include soy sauce, scallion oil, dried shrimp, pickled radish, and chili, but sweet toppings may also be used if preferred.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Use it as a small side dish with congee, noodles, dumplings, or a rich braised main.
- A small portion can brighten heavier dishes because the sour, salty flavor cuts through richness.
Recipe Card
A classic Chinese breakfast dish made from freshly ground soy milk set into silky tofu pudding. Served with savory toppings such as soy sauce, scallion oil, pickled vegetables, dried shrimp, and chili, it delivers a delicate texture and rich umami flavor.
Ingredients
- 100g Soybeans
- 3g Tofu Pudding Coagulant
- 30ml Warm Water
- 900ml Soy Milk
- 1 tbsp Scallion Oil
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- to taste Chopped Scallions
- 1 sprig Cilantro
- 1 tbsp Minced Pickled Chilies
- 1 tbsp Dried Shrimp
- 2 tbsp Pickled Radish
Method
- Prepare all ingredients and equipment.
- Soak the soybeans overnight until fully hydrated.
- Rinse the soaked soybeans and place them in a blender with water.
- Blend until a smooth soy milk mixture forms.
- Strain the soy milk through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove solids.
- Pour the strained soy milk into a saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over low heat.
- Continue simmering for several minutes to fully cook the soy milk, then remove from heat.
- Dissolve the tofu pudding coagulant in 30ml warm water.
- Allow the soy milk to cool to approximately 80°C (176°F).
- Slowly pour in the dissolved coagulant while gently stirring to distribute it evenly.
- Cover and let the mixture rest undisturbed for about 15 minutes until the tofu pudding sets.
- Scoop the silky tofu pudding into serving bowls using a shallow spoon or strainer.
- Top with soy sauce, scallion oil, dried shrimp, pickled radish, pickled chilies, scallions, cilantro, or any preferred savory garnishes before serving.
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