Kelp Tofu Soup
Med
A light and nourishing Chinese soup with tender kelp and silky tofu in a clear, savory broth.
Cooking Steps
12
STEP 1 OF 12
Rinse Dried Kelp
USES
Dried Kelp, soaked, softened (80 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Rinse the dried kelp under clean water to remove any surface dirt.
STEP 2 OF 12
Boil Kelp with Alkaline
USES
Food Grade Alkaline Powder (0.5 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Place kelp in a cold water pot, add a small amount of alkaline powder, and bring to a boil.
STEP 3 OF 12
Cook Until Tender
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Open on YouTube ↗Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the kelp is soft enough to be pinched through easily.
STEP 4 OF 12
Wash Kelp Thoroughly
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Open on YouTube ↗Rinse the cooked kelp several times in clean water to remove the alkaline.
STEP 5 OF 12
Cut Kelp and Tofu
USES
Firm Tofu, thick slices (1 chunk)
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Open on YouTube ↗Cut the kelp into wide strips, then cut the tofu into thick slices.
STEP 6 OF 12
Sauté Green Onion
USES
Spring Onion, finely chopped (2 bunch)·Cooking Oil (1 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat oil in a pot and sauté chopped green onion until fragrant.
STEP 7 OF 12
Add Kelp and Water
USES
Water (1000 ml)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add the kelp and pour in water or stock, then bring to a boil.
STEP 8 OF 12
Boil Until Broth Whitens
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Open on YouTube ↗Cook on high heat for five minutes until the broth turns white and rich.
STEP 9 OF 12
Add Tofu and Seasoning
USES
White Shimeji Mushroom, trimmed (1 as needed)·Salt (0 as needed)·White Pepper (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add the tofu slices, then season with salt and pepper.
STEP 10 OF 12
Simmer on Medium Heat
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Open on YouTube ↗Cook on medium heat for three minutes to let the tofu absorb the flavors.
STEP 11 OF 12
Finish with Chicken Essence
USES
Chicken Powder (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add chicken essence and stir well to combine.
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