Minced Pork and Tofu Soup
Pickled Mustard Greens
A refreshing and savory soup featuring minced pork, silky tofu, and tangy pickled mustard greens simmered with fragrant ginger, scallions, and cilantro.
When the weather gets warmer and appetite wanes, this comforting soup offers a light yet deeply satisfying balance of flavors. The tangy kick of pickled mustard greens cuts through the savory minced pork and delicate tofu, creating a harmonious and easy-to-make dish that revitalizes the palate.
Ingredients
- 200 g minced pork
- 1 block tofu
- 100 g pickled mustard greens
- 15 g ginger
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- to taste salt
- to taste seasoning powder
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- 1Stir-fry ginger
Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry shredded ginger until aromatic.
Tip: Make sure the oil is hot before adding the ginger. - 2Add minced pork
Pour minced pork from a bowl into the wok containing the sautéed ginger.
Tip: Add the pork directly over the aromatics to build flavor. - 3Sauté minced pork
Sauté the minced pork in the pan until it becomes browned and fragrant.
Tip: Break up any clumps with chopsticks or a spatula for even cooking. - 4Add pickled mustard greens
Add pickled mustard greens into the wok with the cooked minced pork to infuse the base with tangy flavor.
Tip: Rinse the greens beforehand if you prefer a less salty flavor. - 5Pour water
Pour an appropriate amount of clean water from a pitcher into the wok to create the soup base.
Tip: Add enough water to cover all the ingredients for a balanced broth. - 6Add tofu cubes
Pour tofu cubes from a small dish into the simmering broth in the wok.
Tip: Add the tofu gently to avoid breaking the cubes. - 7Season the Soup
Pour light soy sauce and appropriate seasoning into the bubbling soup in the wok to enhance the savory flavor profile of the broth.
Tip: Add soy sauce gradually so you can adjust the salinity to your taste preference. - 8Garnish with Fresh Herbs
Scatter freshly chopped green onions and cilantro directly into the bubbling soup just before finishing to impart a vibrant aroma and fresh contrast.
Tip: Add the green onions and cilantro at the very end of cooking to maintain their bright color and fresh flavor.
