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Tofu Salad with Hin Cho Soup

Cultural Context

Tofu Salad with Hin Cho Soup originates from Myanmar, where fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors are central to the cuisine. This dish reflects the local tradition of using tofu, a staple protein, combined with fresh vegetables and a flavorful broth. The Hin Cho soup is often enjoyed as a comforting side, showcasing the balance of flavors typical in Burmese cooking. Today, variations of this dish can be found in many Asian cuisines, adapting to local tastes while preserving its essence.

BurmeseMMmain
30 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 cup chickpeas
1 cup dried red chilies
2 medium-sized onions (half moons)
25 cloves of garlic
1 cup oil
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 cup tamarind pulp
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
10 small green chilies
soy sauce
sliced cabbages
coriander
onions
4 cups of water
1 handful of chopped cabbages
1 medium-sized onion (half moons)
1 fold of chazan (rice vermicelli)
15 black peppercorns
1 tsp. salt
1 sachet of knorr noodles masala or 1/2 tsp. of chicken powder
250gm of sliced tofu
15gm each of coriander, cabbages, and onions
2 tbsp. of soy sauce
2 tbsp. of tamarind mix
1 tbsp. of vinegar mix
2 tsp. of fried garlic with its frying oil
1 tsp. of fried onions
1 tsp. of ground chickpea
1/2 tsp. of ground red chili

tofu

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tempeh

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: cooked chickpeas

Tempeh offers more protein and fiber, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

peanut dressing

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tahini dressing

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: oil + vinegar

Tahini dressing is lower in calories, and oil + vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

Hin Cho broth

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: vegetable broth

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is a healthier option, while water + seasoning is inexpensive.

sesame oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: olive oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, and canola oil is a more affordable choice.

1

Take water in a saucepan and bring it to boiling.

2

Add cabbages and onions, cook for 5 minutes and add vermicelli.

3

Hand-grind garlic cloves and black peppercorns.

4

Add this to the soup on the stove and add noodles masala, cover the lid and let cook until vegetables are tender.

5

In a pan over the stove roast chickpeas until golden and grind them to a fine powder.

6

Roast-dried red chilies, take off the pan, and grind.

7

Take oil in a pan and fry onions until golden brown.

8

Remove fried onions.

9

Add 15 cloves of sliced garlic and add turmeric powder to it.

10

Fry until golden brown and collect with frying oil.

11

In the same pan take tamarind pulp and dissolve the sugar over low flame for 10-15 minutes and collect.

12

In a separate bowl take vinegar, add chopped green chilies, and 10 cloves of chopped garlic.

13

To prepare a single serving of salad take 250gm of sliced tofu in a bowl and 15gm each of coriander, cabbages, and onions.

14

Add 2 tbsp. of soy sauce, 2 tbsp. of tamarind mix, 1 tbsp. of vinegar mix, 2 tsp. of fried garlic with its frying oil, 1 tsp. of fried onions, 1 tsp. of ground chickpea, 1/2 tsp. of ground red chili.

15

Mix all ingredients well.

16

Serve with hot Hin Cho soup and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

steamingmixingboiling

Equipment Needed

saucepanpanmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

peanutssoy

Also Known As

Tofu SaladHin Cho Soup

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