Tofu and Lettuce Soup Recipe
Soft tofu - 1 block (350g cubed)
Carrot - 1 (peeled and cubed)
Romaine lettuce - 2 leaves (julienne)
Green onions - 2 (diced)
Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
Vegetable stock - 2 to 3 cups
Canola oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Light soy sauce - 1 tbsp
Sugar - 1 teaspoon
In a pot, heat the oil to medium-high. Add in the carrots and garlic. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt, soy sauce, and sugar.
Add in the soup stock, and bring to a boil. When boiling, add in the tofu. Let this cook for 1 minute.
Add in romaine lettuce, and green onions. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Then serve.
In Chinese food cooking, soups are often served last, very different from western traditions. But it's up to you when you want to serve the soup. This is the first part of the Chinese meal recipes. Click here for the full guide to real Chinese cooking.
