Almond Tofu

Method

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1. Whisk the agar powder into the almond milk while it is cold, so it disperses without lumps.

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2. Add the whole milk, sugar and salt and bring to the boil, whisking.

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3. Boil 2 full minutes, whisking constantly — agar must boil or it will not set.

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4. Take it off the heat, stir in the almond extract, and pour into a shallow dish through a sieve.

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5. Leave to set at room temperature 30 minutes, then refrigerate 2 hours until firm.

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6. Simmer the syrup water, sugar and lemon peel together 5 minutes, then chill it.

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7. Cut the set jelly into 2 cm cubes or diamonds with a wet knife.

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8. Divide between bowls, add the fruit, and pour the cold syrup over.

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Chef’s Tips

• Boil the agar for two full minutes. Warm is not enough.
• It sets at room temperature, so pour it promptly.
• A teaspoon of almond extract, no more.

Pairing Suggestions

• Lychees
• Green tea
• A hot evening

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerated for 4 days, covered. Do not freeze — agar weeps when thawed.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.