Douhua (soft tofu pudding with ginger syrup)

Method

1. 1 Soak soybeans in cold water for at least 6 hours or overnight until softened, then rinse off the hulls.
2. 2 Grind the soybeans with water and then strain through a cloth bag to obtain a smooth soy milk.
3. 3 Simmer the soy milk over medium heat for 10 minutes, skimming off the foam continuously and stirring constantly to prevent it from burning at the bottom of the pot.
4. 4 Dissolve the gelatin in a little cold water until it swells, then pour it into a large bowl. Pour hot soy milk over it in one decisive motion from above, cover, and let it sit for 40 minutes until it sets smoothly.
5. 5 Simmer sugar with sliced ginger and water over low heat for 10 minutes to make fragrant ginger syrup.
6. 6 Using a thin ladle, scoop slices of tofu pudding into a bowl, pour ginger syrup over it, and sprinkle with roasted peanuts.

With an appliance

• Microwave 35 min

  Replace step 3: Heat the soy milk in a very large bowl at 600 W for 8 minutes, stirring and skimming off any foam every 2 minutes to ensure the milk cooks without overflowing. Keep steps 4 to 6 the same.