Carp, Tofu and Loofah Soup

Cooking StepsHow to cook Carp, Tofu and Loofah Soup step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Prep the ingredients: slice the loofah, cut the tofu into pieces, and slice the ginger.

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2. 
   Step 2

   Heat oil in a wok and pan-fry the 2 eggs until fragrant, breaking them into pieces. Remove and set aside.

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3. 
   Step 3

   Pan-fry the carp until fragrant, then add water and ginger slices. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes (or until the broth turns milky white). Break the fish apart and simmer for another 2 minutes, then strain out and discard the fish bones and debris using a fine sieve.

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4. 
   Step 4

   Add the tofu and eggs back into the broth. Season with salt to taste.

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5. 
   Step 5

   Once the tofu is cooked through, add the loofah.

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6. 
   Step 6

   Simmer until the loofah turns bright green, then garnish with chopped scallions and serve.

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