Gelatin tào phớ with coconut milk

Gelatin tào phớ with coconut milk

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A quick version of tofu pudding made with soy milk and gelatin, topped with thickened coconut milk and a ginger-infused brown sugar syrup. A refreshing de…

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This variation of the traditional Vietnamese dessert is made with soy milk and gelatin, resulting in a firm texture that is easy to unmold. The ginger syrup adds a warm, comforting flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total2 hr 25 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodGelatin capsule
  • Estimated cost$5.45 $1.36 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.87
  • $0.72
  • $1.44
  • $2.04
  • $0.19
  • $0.19

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Soak the 6 sheets of gelatin in cold water to soften them.
  2. Heat the soy milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring gently to prevent it from sticking. Once it’s warm, but not boiling, add the softened gelatin and stir until it is completely dissolved. Add a touch of vanilla extract for flavour.
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  4. For the coconut milk: heat the 250 ml of coconut milk, dissolve a small amount of tapioca starch in water, add it to the coconut milk with a pinch of salt, and cook until it reaches a slightly thick consistency.
  5. For the syrup: mix the brown sugar and water in equal parts, add the ginger, sliced and crushed, and cook until the syrup thickens. It can be stored and used multiple times.
  6. When ready to serve, carefully remove or distribute the tào phớ into bowls, then pour over with syrup and coconut milk, and finally sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

The bill

Gelatin tào phớ with coconut milk

  • 1 liter of unsweetened soy milk (in a carton)$0.87
  • 6 sheets of gelatin$0.72
  • 250 ml of coconut milk (from a can)$1.44
  • Tapioca starch (tapioca flour), as needed$2.04
  • sugar roux, in equal amounts to the amount of syrup$0.19
  • water, in the same quantity as the brown sugar$0.19

Total$5.45

that's $1.36 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 liter of unsweetened soy milk (in a carton)
  • 6 sheets of gelatin
  • 250 ml of coconut milk (from a can)
  • Tapioca starch (tapioca flour), as needed
  • A pinch of salt
  • vanilla extract, to taste
  • sugar roux, in equal amounts to the amount of syrup
  • water, in the same quantity as the brown sugar
  • Fresh ginger, with a strong, pungent flavor
  • grilled sesame seeds (optional)

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