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Thai Tofu and Pork Soup Recipe

Name: Thai Tofu and Pork Soup Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 medium cloves garlic (10g), peeled; 1/4 cup finely-chopped cilantro stems, plus leaves for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns; 1/2 pound (225g) ground pork; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (25ml) light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (20ml) fish sauce; 4 1/2 cups (1.1L) homemade or store-bought chicken stock or water; 1 pound (455g) soft tofu packed in water, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 green onions (20g), cut into 1-inch pieces

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

30m

This Thai Tofu and Pork Soup recipe features delicate tofu and flavorful ground pork in a fragrant broth infused with garlic, cilantro, and white peppercorns. Light soy sauce and fish sauce add depth, while green onions and cilantro leaves provide a fresh finish. A comforting and satisfying soup for any occasion.

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Servings: 4

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2 medium cloves garlic (10g), peeled

1/4 cup finely-chopped cilantro stems, plus leaves for garnish

1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns

1/2 pound (225g) ground pork

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (25ml) light soy sauce

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (20ml) fish sauce

4 1/2 cups (1.1L) homemade or store-bought chicken stock or water

1 pound (455g) soft tofu packed in water, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes

2 green onions (20g), cut into 1-inch pieces

In a mortar and pestle, combine garlic, cilantro stems, and peppercorns and pound until a fine paste forms, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Add ground pork, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon fish sauce. Using your hands or a sturdy silicone spatula, mix until thoroughly combined, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

In a medium pot, bring chicken stock or water to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Form seasoned pork mixture into 1-inch balls and gently drop into simmering stock. Cook until pork balls float, about 2 minutes.

Add remaining soy sauce and fish sauce to stock. Gently add tofu cubes and return to a simmer, then add green onions and remove from heat. Adjust seasoning as necessary with more fish sauce.

Ladle soup into individual serving bowls. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Some freshly-ground white pepper on top is optional, but recommended. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.

Thai Tofu and Pork Soup Recipe

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Thai Tofu and Pork Soup Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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