Almond tofu

Method

1. 1 Soak almonds for 2 hours, then blend them with 250 ml of water and strain through a cloth to extract the almond milk.
2. 2 Cook the agar with almond milk and fresh milk for 5 minutes; the agar must boil for a full 5 minutes to solidify.
3. 3 Add sugar and vanilla, then strain again to create a smooth, even jelly surface.
4. 4 Pour into trays and refrigerate for 4 hours until cut into crisp, square blocks.
5. 5 Cut into diamond shapes, arrange in a bowl of cold sugar syrup, and add cherries.

With an appliance

• Microwave 28 min

  Replace step 2: swirl the agar, almond milk, and fresh milk in a deep bowl at 700 W for 7 minutes, stirring every minute, and keep simmering for a full 5 minutes; keep step 3 as is, strain before pouring into molds.