Tofu Soup With Bok Choy
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Tofu Soup With Bok Choy
Description
Tofu Soup With Bok Choy is prepared by boiling tofu pieces and ginger in water to form a mild broth. The addition of fresh bok choy and a splash of sesame oil near the end of cooking keeps the greens vibrant and slightly crunchy. Salt seasoning balances the flavors simply but effectively.
The accompanying dipping sauce combines roasted long green chilies, red Thai peppers, garlic, scallion whites, and soy sauce blended into a paste, topped with hot oil to release aromas and mixed with sugar for balance. This sauce brings a spicy, savory contrast to the gentle soup, allowing diners to adjust heat and flavor by dipping tofu pieces.
This soup suits a light meal or starter, offering soft tofu’s creaminess and crisp bok choy within a clear broth. The combination highlights subtle textures and the complexity of the dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tofu either soft or firm, box
- 250 g bok choy
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 ginger shredded, thumb-sized piece
- 2.5 L water
Dipping sauce
- 6 green chili pepper long
- 2-3 red Thai pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 scallion white part
- 1/3 cup of oil ,heated until boiling
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce light
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
Instructions
Dipping sauce
- Heat peppers in a wok or casting iron pan until slightly dark browned on surface. Transfer to a crusher and then crush until getting a paste texture.
- Transfer the paste to a small bowl, top with garlic and scallion whites. Heat around 1/3 cup of oil until smoky. Pour the hot oil evenly on the paste.
- Mix with light soy sauce and sugar. That’s our sauce.
Cook tofu soup
- Cut tofu into large pieces. If you do not serve with dipping sauces, you can cut them into small cubes.
- In a large pot, add tofu pieces, ginger shreds and 2.5 L water. Bring to a boiling.
- Add Bok Choy and drop sesame oil in. Continue cook for 1 minute. Season with salt. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1237mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2865IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 36.4mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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