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Silken Tofu Soup with Preserved Mustard Greens and Minced Pork
This comforting soup blends soft silken tofu with the slight tangy sweetness of preserved mustard greens and savory minced pork for a rich and flavorful meal. The texture is smooth yet satisfying with a gentle umami depth from light soy sauce and cornstarch that makes it perfect for a warm dinner. A delicious Silken Tofu […]
- Prep
- 9m
- Cook
- 15m
- Total
- 24m
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- 2/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Silken Tofu Soup with Preserved Mustard Greens and Minced Pork
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Minced pork | 50 as needed |
| Preserved mustard greens (xue cai), finely chopped | 50 as needed |
| Silken tofu | 1 as needed |
| Vegetable oil, scallions (finely chopped), light soy sauce, salt, sugar, MSG | to taste |
| Cornstarch | to taste |
- Minced pork50 as needed
- Preserved mustard greens (xue cai), finely chopped50 as needed
- Silken tofu1 as needed
- Vegetable oil, scallions (finely chopped), light soy sauce, salt, sugar, MSGto taste
- Cornstarchto taste
Cooking StepsHow to cook Silken Tofu Soup with Preserved Mustard Greens and Minced Pork step by step
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Step 1Heat vegetable oil in a wok and sauté the finely chopped scallions until fragrant. Add the minced pork and stir-fry until just cooked through. Add the chopped preserved mustard greens and stir-fry briefly.
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Step 2Add the silken tofu to the wok and gently stir-fry a few times.
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Step 3Add enough water to cover, along with light soy sauce, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste, then add a pinch of MSG to enhance the umami.
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Step 4Dissolve some cornstarch in a little water to make a slurry. Pour it into the wok and stir gently until the soup thickens. Bring back to a boil.
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Step 5Serve hot. This savory, comforting dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Silken Tofu Soup with Preserved Mustard Greens and Minced Pork
This comforting soup blends soft silken tofu with the slight tangy sweetness of preserved mustard greens and savory minced pork for a rich and flavorful meal. The texture is smooth yet satisfying with a gentle umami depth from light soy sauce and cornstarch that makes it perfect for a warm dinner. A delicious Silken Tofu […]
Ingredients
- 50 as needed Minced pork
- 50 as needed Preserved mustard greens (xue cai), finely chopped
- 1 as needed Silken tofu
- to taste Vegetable oil, scallions (finely chopped), light soy sauce, salt, sugar, MSG
- to taste Cornstarch
Instructions
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Heat vegetable oil in a wok and sauté the finely chopped scallions until fragrant. Add the minced pork and stir-fry until just cooked through. Add the chopped preserved mustard greens and stir-fry briefly.
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Add the silken tofu to the wok and gently stir-fry a few times.
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Add enough water to cover, along with light soy sauce, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste, then add a pinch of MSG to enhance the umami.
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Dissolve some cornstarch in a little water to make a slurry. Pour it into the wok and stir gently until the soup thickens. Bring back to a boil.
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Serve hot. This savory, comforting dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
