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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
10 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 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.