Description
A super staple clear soup in Taiwanese homes combining lycopene-rich tomatoes and mineral-rich Zicai (dried seaweed). Extremely low in fat, the ultimate soup during a diet.
Restaurants serving Tomato and Seaweed Soup
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Tomato
- Zicai(Dried seaweed)
- Scallions
- Salt
- Sesame oil
- White pepper
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Cut tomatoes into large chunks. Briefly rehydrate Zicai (dried seaweed) in water.
- Heat a little oil in a pot, fry tomatoes to draw out umami and red pigment.
- Pour water, boil, and add Zicai.
- Season with salt and a little white pepper.
- Turn off heat, drizzle a few drops of sesame oil, and scatter scallions (*Delicious with beaten egg too).
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Refreshing tomato acidity and sesame oil aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Wakame (sub if Zicai is unavailable)
Pairing
Fried rice、Strong-flavored meat dishes (Lu Rou Fan、etc.)
Trivia
[For Health Conscious] Often found in large pots as free soup at Taiwanese buffets (Zizhu Can). Tomato's glutamic acid and seaweed's inosinic acid combine, perfecting the flavor without dashi. A gentle soup from Taiwanese mothers that fills the stomach while keeping calories low.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Drizzle a few drops of vinegar (white or black) to make it a 'sour and delicious' soup that prominently stimulates appetite!
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