Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cookbook/Yan-Kit 1998

Almond Bean Curd

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1-3/4 pints water about 8 heaped tablespoons or 1/4 ounce cut-up agar 5 tablespoons sugar
6 ounces evaporated milk 1 tablespoon almond essence 1 large can lychees



1 Put the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the agar, reduce the heat and simmer, to dissolve, for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
3 Remove the saucepan from the heat. Pour in the evaporated milk and stir once.
4 Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a serving bowl, discarding any dregs from the agar.
5 Stir in the almond essence. Let cool and set, then put into the refrigerator to chill.
6 Cut the "bean curd" into diamond-shaped pieces. Put into a dish and top with lychees. Serve cold.

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