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Chopsticks holding stewed stinky tofu over a pot of soup.

Spicy Stinky Tofu Soup

5 from 1 vote
Course: Soup, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Taiwanese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 big bowls
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Kelly
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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Equipment

  • Large stockpot or Dutch oven (with a lid)

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1795mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2138IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 3mg