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Spicy Stinky Tofu Soup
5 from 3 votes

Spicy Stinky Tofu Soup

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Chili oil
  • 1 onion small, 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 bok choy leafy greens such as
  • 4 oz yu choy
  • 4 oz mustard greens
  • 1 corn on the cob optional, sliced into 2-inch disks
  • 1 scallion diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro roughly torn
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. Add chili oil to a stockpot or Dutch oven on medium heat. Sauté onion, tomato paste, and garlic until aromatic, just a few minutes.
  2. Add the water, sugar, black pepper, MSG, salt. Cover and bring to a boil.
  3. Stir in the stinky tofu, leafy greens and corn and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat and keep covered for another 5 minutes. Top with scallion, cilantro, and sesame oil just before serving.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 big bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.