Chinese Tofu Fish Soup Recipe

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tempeh offers a firmer texture, while chickpeas are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: white fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a cost-effective option that still provides protein.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic seasoning.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added cost.

Trim the bones from the walleye fillet to ensure there are no bones in the fish.

Cut the soft tofu into large pieces after draining the water.

Slice a few pieces of ginger.

Chop some cilantro.

Marinate the fish with soy sauce and white pepper, mixing in a couple of tablespoons of cornstarch.

Add oil to the fish to coat it evenly.

Brown the fish in the oil, turning it to ensure it cooks evenly.

Pour 48 ounces of chicken broth into a pot and bring it to a boil.

Add the sliced ginger to the boiling broth.

Add the marinated fish to the broth and let it cook for a few minutes to extract flavor.

Add two tablespoons of cooking wine and half a tablespoon of white pepper to the pot.

Stir in one tablespoon of sesame oil and a cup of water.

Add one tablespoon of oyster sauce to the mixture.

Turn off the heat and serve the soup in a bowl.

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