Hello Foodies! I don't know if you have heard of this popular snack in our country. It's called Taho. I just had it with my breakfast this morning and it sure beats coffee anytime.
Taho is a Philippine food snack made out of soybean pudding (fresh soft/silken tofu) which is mixed with sweetened syrup called arnibal and sago pearls (similar to tapioca pearls). This snack is popularly known as "Taho" in the country. The Indonesian and Thai equivalent of this snack is Tauhue, and the Malaysian equivalent of this snack is called Taufufah (Wikipedia).
A double treat happens when the arnibal or the sweetened syrup is cooked with jackfruit or what we call locally as langka. This gives the arnibal an even citrusy taste and aroma creating an exquisite and unforgettable culinary experience.
Photo above shows pieces or strips of the jackfruit (yellow ones) on top of the Taho which add zest and flavor to the snack.
Some, like my daughter, prefer to top it with milk as can be seen in the photo below.
Aside from the heavenly taste of Taho, there are numerous benefits from eating this snack. Tofu is made from soybean curds. It is gluten free and very low in calorie count. It contains no cholesterol and is an excellent source of iron and calcium. So this is definitely a "Feel Good and Healthy Snack". Some of the benefits of tofu is its potential to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Soy isoflavines have been found to help reduce levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol. Some other diseases it can help inhibit are breast and prostate cancer, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, menopausal symptoms, liver damage and age-related brain disease.
Now what snack can taste soooo good and at the same time keep you healthy?
(All photos are mine.)
Beats coffee?
What about caffeine? I need my daily caffeine intake or I become a zombie :p
Hahaha. This reminds me of a favorite computer game - Plants vs Zombies! I just love this game and with all your plants in your home and garden, don't become a zombie or they will take you down 😂😂😂
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As a zombie I am unbeatable!!
And cranky...
Worst kind!
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Whoo scary 😵 Remind me to give you a bag of Blue Mountain Coffee from Costa Rica if in case we meet. It's the best coffee in the world. You definitely won't turn into a zombie.
Now you are talking :D
What a pleasant surprise! Deeply and greatly appreciated @qurator and @ewkaw. I am honored.
Never knew about this, Looks really interesting 🤤
Aside from the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia I do not think Taho is sold anywhere else. That probably explains why you never knew about this. But Taho has been sold in the Philippines long before my grandparents were born. It's a way of life here, so to speak. The fact that it has lasted this long is a testament to just how great and delicious this snack is. Thanks for visiting.
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Yay maintain man dagkog kita diring dapita haha congrats sir!
Dili ko kaapas sa imuha bro sa haveyoubeenhere nimu mga post. Double kasagaran ang diperensya sa akoa haha. Congrats pud bro.
Haha maayo unta tanan gyod nato na post ba pero sige lang at least naay ginagmay
I love taho sir!
Sarap talaga ng taho lalo na pag may halong langka ang arnibal. Salamat sa bisita.
Ito yung masarap
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