Kelp and Tofu Soup
The calorie concept is gone! Ultimate Taiwanese Clear Soup with Kelp and Tofu
Description
An extremely simple, near-zero-calorie soup combining mineral-rich kelp (Haidai) and tofu. A staple light soup in Taiwanese eateries.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Kelp(Haidai)
- Tofu
- Ginger
- Salt
- Sesame oil
- White pepper
- Scallions
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Rehydrate dried kelp, cut bite-sized (kelp knots are fine too).
- Cube tofu.
- Boil water (or light pork broth), add shredded ginger.
- Add kelp and tofu, simmer
- mins.
- Season with salt and white pepper, drizzle sesame oil, scatter scallions.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Ginger freshness and sesame oil aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Wakame (becomes a softer texture)
Pairing
Fried rice、Strong-flavored meat dishes (Lu Rou Fan、etc.)
Trivia
[For Health Conscious] An ultimately simple soup like Japanese miso soup without miso, finished Taiwanese-style with ginger and sesame oil. Made surprisingly lightly flavored in Taiwan to accompany strong dishes. Kelp's soluble fiber suppresses fat absorption; the ultimate detox food.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] During diets, skip rice and drop massive 'glass noodles (Dongfen)' into this soup to slurp as a noodle substitute!
Allergen
Soy, Sesame