The Great Feast — Episode 1

All this greasy, heavy food every day I'm so sick of it Where's my almond tofu? Can't wait

Take everyone out and beat them to death Meat's still better I'm done for The prince's favorite almond tofu is ruined

I'm totally screwed What's the panic? A light-dessert expert never panics If it's broken, start over

We can make it within one incense stick The prince only likes light, icy sweets If it's clumpy or curdled We'll all lose our heads

Making almond tofu Soak the almonds in water If the bitterness isn't removed The whole bowl's sweetness is ruined

Must hand-grind slowly, layer by layer Leave even a trace of coarse residue The texture becomes rough and unpleasant Worthy of the prince's refined palate

The prince is urging urgently It's scorching hot He just waits for a cool treat to beat the heat Miss the time

And your heads won't stay on Simmer over low heat Never let it boil fiercely Once it boils, it clumps and hardens

Losing its light, silky essence Just a touch of sugar for freshness Never any cloying aftertaste This is the essence of imperial almond tofu

Light, smooth, with a long sweet finish The proportions must be exact