Easy Vegan Papaya Dessert with Silken Tofu

This is such a ridiculously easy recipe to make that I wondered should I even bother with writing out the recipe. From the rapturous murmurs of "Mmmm" and stomach rubbing afterwards from my husband its probably worth the small bother. Its very easy and great for hot weather and its suitable for vegetarians and vegans too. It can also be made ahead of time, in fact its better made a couple of days ahead so that the sweetness penetrates the tofu. In fact you couldn't ask for easier or more invigorating on a day where the sun beats down heavily and your limbs are feeling tired.

Sweet tofu with papaya

Serves 2-3

• 300gram packet of silken tofu

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1/4 papaya

Step 1 - Boil water and sugar together to make a syrup and allow to cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients

Step 2 - With a large spoon, "slice" thin layers of tofu and place in bowl. Repeat until whole packet of tofu is used

Step 3 - Add sugar syrup to tofu and mix

Step 4 - Add skinned papaya cubes and refrigerate until cold

Variations: add ginger or vanilla to the syrup