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Ingredients
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1 (14 ounce) package soft tofu
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7 ounces ground pork
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6 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (Optional)
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1 teaspoon salt
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5 cups water
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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10 dried shrimp
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1 cup fresh pea vine shoots, trimmed
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (Optional)
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¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
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Place the tofu into a large bowl, and mash it into a paste with a large spoon. Stir in the pork, cornstarch, egg, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, and 1 teaspoon salt until the mixture is very well combined.
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Heat the water and vegetable oil to a boil in a large saucepan, and reduce heat to an active simmer but not a full boil. Using gloved hands, pinch off about 1 tablespoon of the tofu mixture, roll it into a ball between your palms, and slide it carefully into the water so it doesn't break apart. Repeat with the rest of the tofu mixture. Without stirring the soup, let the tofu balls simmer until they rise to the top, about 30 minutes.
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Turn off the heat, and stir in the dried shrimp, pea vine shoots, 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon granules, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve hot.
Cook's Notes
You may substitute some of the water with chicken stock.
Snow pea shoots have a unique aroma, and they make the soup taste refreshing.
Good choices for substitutions for snow pea shoots: watercress (highly recommended substitution), cilantro, Taiwan lettuce, spinach.
To make good tofu balls, the tofu to meat ratio should be 2:1 (If you are meat lover, you can use a 1:1 ratio). The tofu and cornstarch ratio should be 6:1.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
239 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 239 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 15g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
Sodium 786mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 15g | 29% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 4% |
Calcium 113mg | 9% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 264mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.