Chinese Braised Tofu and Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 1 block Firm tofu (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil (for frying eggs)
• 2 Eggs
• 3 cup Boiling water (use boiling water to create a milky broth)
• 1 piece Ginger (sliced into matchsticks (julienned))
• 0.5 head Napa cabbage (torn or sliced into pieces)
• Salt (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Chicken essence (or chicken bouillon powder)
• 0.25 tsp White pepper powder
• 0.5 tbsp Sesame oil
• 80 Goji berries (rinsed)
• 1 stalk Green onion (chopped for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the tofu by cutting it into uniform bite-sized blocks and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat cooking oil in a pan or wok until hot. Crack the eggs into the pan and fry until both sides are golden brown.

3. 3

   Pour an appropriate amount of boiling water into the pan with the eggs. Use your spatula to break the fried eggs into smaller pieces within the water; this helps create a rich, milky broth.

4. 4

   Add the prepared tofu blocks, julienned ginger, and Napa cabbage to the pot.

5. 5

   Season the soup with salt, chicken essence, and white pepper powder.

6. 6

   Add half a tablespoon of sesame oil and approximately 80 goji berries to the pot.

7. 7

   Simmer until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with chopped green onions, transfer to a serving bowl, and serve hot.

Notes

Using boiling water instead of cold water when adding it to the fried eggs is the secret to achieving a white, creamy-looking broth. The goji berries add a subtle sweetness and nutritional boost.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• tofu
• cabbage
• healthy
• home-style
• easy
• Chinese
• vegetarian-option