Spicy Stinky Tofu Soup

Name: Spicy Stinky Tofu Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 big bowls
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; 1 scallion, diced; ¼ cup cilantro, roughly torn; 1 tsp sesame oil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
2 big bowls
Calories
334 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
Chinese, Taiwanese

Spicy Stinky Tofu Soup

Bryce Ramirez

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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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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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 Information

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Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 1795mg (75%) Potassium 720mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 2138IU (43%) Vitamin C 52mg (58%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2big bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	334kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	14g	70%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Sodium	1795mg	75%
Potassium	720mg	15%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	2138IU	43%
Vitamin C	52mg	58%
Calcium	145mg	15%
Iron	3mg	17%