Lucas Sin Makes Almond Tofu With Poached Apricots & Black Sesame | Food52 + Lexus

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In this recipe video, chef Lucas Sin makes a silky tofu-based dessert, topped with sweet-yet-nutty sauces (almond and black sesame, to be exact) as an homage to the groundbreaking work of Chinese chefs who paved the way for him. This video is shared in partnership with Lexus. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3GhZCso Almond Tofu With Poached Apricots & Black Sesame Prep time: 3 hours 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients For the almond milk: 1/2 cup Southern Chinese almonds (sometimes called apricot kernels), rinsed 1/2 cup almonds (or slivered almonds), blanched and peeled 3 cups water For the almond tofu: 1 cup almond milk (from recipe above) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin, bloomed in 2 tablespoons water for 3 to 5 minutes 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Pinch kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract For the almond sauce: 1 cup almond milk (from recipe above) 2 tablespoons osmanthus syrup (or apricot jam) For the black sesame sauce: 1 tablespoon glutinous rice, soaked overnight in a few inches of water in the fridge 1/4 cup black sesame seeds, toasted (add a few white sesame seeds so you can easily tell when the black sesame seeds are toasted) 2 cups water 3 tablespoons honey For the poached apricots: 8 dried apricots 1 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Pinch kosher salt 2 long strips lemon zest To finish: Yellow/orange edible flowers (optional) SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 CONNECT WITH FOOD52 Web: https://food52.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter ABOUT FOOD52 As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.