Spicy Stinky Tofu Soup
Course: Soup, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Taiwanese
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 big bowls
Calories: 334 kcal
Cost: $3.38 per bowl
This stinky tofu recipe is the perfect introduction to the funky world of fermented tofu. Braised in a spicy broth, Taiwanese stinky tofu soup is a must-try.
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2 tbsp chili oil 1 small onion, sliced thin 1 tbsp tomato paste 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin 3 cups water 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp MSG 1 tsp salt 8 oz fried stinky tofu, sliced into bite-sized triangles 4 oz leafy greens such as bok choy, yu choy, mustard greens 1 corn on the cob, sliced into 2-inch disks (*optional) 1 scallion, diced ¼ cup cilantro, roughly torn 1 tsp sesame oil
Add chili oil to a stockpot or Dutch oven on medium heat. Sauté onion, tomato paste, and garlic until aromatic, just a few minutes.
Add the water, sugar, black pepper, MSG, salt. Cover and bring to a boil.
Stir in the stinky tofu, leafy greens and corn and simmer for 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and keep covered for another 5 minutes. Top with scallion, cilantro, and sesame oil just before serving.
Calories: 334 kcal | Carbohydrates: 24 g | Protein: 13 g | Fat: 23 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Sodium: 1795 mg | Potassium: 720 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 10 g | Vitamin A: 2138 IU | Vitamin C: 52 mg | Calcium: 145 mg | Iron: 3 mg