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Kelp Tofu Soup
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A light and nourishing Chinese soup with tender kelp and silky tofu in a clear, savory broth.
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Cooking Steps
12
STEP 1 OF 12
Rinse Dried Kelp
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Dried Kelp, soaked, softened (80 gram)
Rinse the dried kelp under clean water to remove any surface dirt.
Go to YouTube · 0:19STEP 2 OF 12
Boil Kelp with Alkaline
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Food Grade Alkaline Powder (0.5 tablespoon)
Place kelp in a cold water pot, add a small amount of alkaline powder, and bring to a boil.
Go to YouTube · 0:24STEP 3 OF 12
Cook Until Tender
Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the kelp is soft enough to be pinched through easily.
Go to YouTube · 0:42STEP 4 OF 12
Wash Kelp Thoroughly
Rinse the cooked kelp several times in clean water to remove the alkaline.
Go to YouTube · 0:52STEP 5 OF 12
Cut Kelp and Tofu
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Firm Tofu, thick slices (1 chunk)
Cut the kelp into wide strips, then cut the tofu into thick slices.
Go to YouTube · 0:59STEP 6 OF 12
Sauté Green Onion
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Spring Onion, finely chopped (2 bunch)·Cooking Oil (1 tablespoon)
Heat oil in a pot and sauté chopped green onion until fragrant.
Go to YouTube · 1:12STEP 7 OF 12
Add Kelp and Water
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Water (1000 ml)
Add the kelp and pour in water or stock, then bring to a boil.
Go to YouTube · 1:16STEP 8 OF 12
Boil Until Broth Whitens
Cook on high heat for five minutes until the broth turns white and rich.
Go to YouTube · 1:29STEP 9 OF 12
Add Tofu and Seasoning
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White Shimeji Mushroom, trimmed (1 as needed)·Salt (as needed)·White Pepper (as needed)
Add the tofu slices, then season with salt and pepper.
Go to YouTube · 1:35STEP 10 OF 12
Simmer on Medium Heat
Cook on medium heat for three minutes to let the tofu absorb the flavors.
Go to YouTube · 1:43STEP 11 OF 12
Finish with Chicken Essence
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Chicken Powder (as needed)
Add chicken essence and stir well to combine.
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