Spicy Stinky Tofu Soup
Servings: 2 big bowls
Calories: 334kcal
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 ground 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 2 tbsp chili oil to a stockpot or Dutch oven on medium heat.
- Sauté 1 small onion, sliced thin, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin until aromatic, just a few minutes.
- Add the 3 cups water, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp MSG, and 1 tsp salt. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Stir in 8 oz fried stinky tofu, sliced into bite-sized triangles.
- Add 4 oz leafy greens such as bok choy, yu choy, mustard greens along with 1 corn on the cob, sliced into 2-inch disks. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and keep covered for another 5 minutes. Top with 1 scallion, diced, 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly torn, and 1 tsp 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