Beijing Almond Tofu

Beijing Almond Tofu is a delicate traditional dessert, combining both deliciousness and visual appeal. Its main ingredients include sweet almonds, glutinous rice, agar, etc. First, soak the sweet almonds in warm water for several hours, remove the skins, then put them in a blender with glutinous rice, add an appropriate amount of water, and blend them into a smooth almond rice paste. Soak the agar in cold water until soft, put it in a pot, add a little water, and heat it over low heat until the agar completely melts. Pour the almond rice paste into the pot, mix it with the melted agar, add an appropriate amount of sugar, stir well, and cook until it simmers slightly, then turn off the heat. Pour the cooked almond paste into a container, let it cool naturally, and then refrigerate it for several hours to solidify. The finished Almond Tofu has a milky white color, resembling tofu, with a smooth surface. When serving, drizzle with osmanthus honey or sugar water and pair it with fresh fruits. Take a spoonful, and it melts in the mouth. The fragrance of almonds blends with the sweetness of osmanthus, with a smooth and delicate texture, sweet and refreshing. It is an excellent dessert for relieving the summer heat and greasiness, often served as a post - meal dessert. It also represents the elegance of Beijing’s traditional snacks and is deeply loved by diners.