Chinese spinach soup (ingredient list provided)

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Tempeh offers a firmer texture and is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options are healthier while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

Add 1 to 1.5 liters of hot water to a pot.

Add the tea bag with anchovies to the water and bring to a boil for about 10 minutes.

Remove the tea bag after boiling to avoid a fishy taste.

Add 3-2-3 pieces of old ginger and 2 cloves of garlic to the pot.

Add the salted egg and cut it into smaller pieces before adding it to the soup.

Stir in about 1 teaspoon of salt fish powder for flavor.

Add the amaran greens (yin choi) to the pot and cook until softened.

Adjust the taste with salt and a little fish sauce.

Add a few dashes of white pepper and goji berries before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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