Tofu and Pears in Ginger Syrup
- 1 can (16 oz) pears in heavy syrup, undrained
- 1/4 cup thinly slivered fresh ginger root
- 8 oz soft calcuim-set tofu
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Tofu and Pears in Ginger Syrup
Demonstrated by: Stephen Bradley, M. D.
Recipe from the Hawaii Osteoporosis Foundation's "Bone Appetít" cookbook.
Featured in Calcium-Rich Recipes on May 1, 1997.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Drain pear syrup into saucepan; set pears aside.
- Add ginger to syrup; cover and bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes; cool.
- Drain tofu; cut into 1 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cut pears the same size as tofu.
- In a bowl, combine tofu and pears; add ginger syrup.
- Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Makes 4 servings.
