Silken Tofu Pudding (Douhua)
Silken Tofu Pudding, known as Douhua (豆花) in Chinese, is a delicate, custard-like dessert made from very soft, fresh tofu. It is typically served either sweet, with a clear ginger or brown sugar syrup, or savory, topped with soy sauce, chili oil, and pickled vegetables. This beloved dish is a staple street food and dessert across China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Douhua is a low-calorie, low-fat food that is a good source of plant-based protein and provides essential minerals like calcium and iron from the soybeans. A typical sweet serving with syrup contains roughly 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 75 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Zinc | 1.0 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Douhua is a fascinating example of how a single base ingredient can be adapted into completely different dishes—sweet in the south and savory in the north of China, reflecting regional culinary identities. Nutritionally, it's a gentle, easily digestible food often enjoyed as a comforting snack for all ages.
