Asian Greens And Tofu Soup Recipes

UDON WITH TOFU AND ASIAN GREENS

Steps:

• Cook the udon noodles as the label directs. (Don't overcook or they will get mushy.) Drain, reserving about 1/3 cup of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Pat the tofu dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Add the tofu to the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil and the greens to the skillet. Cook, tossing, until just wilted. Add the scallions, red pepper flakes, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the soy sauce and sugar. Add the reserved cooking water; heat to create a broth. Divide the noodles and greens among 4 bowls and top with the tofu.

ASIAN TOFU NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic and, if desired, pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute or until fragrant., Add mushrooms, broth, sherry and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add tofu, snow peas, carrot and green onions. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain and divide among 4 bowls. Pour soup over noodles. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts and green onions.

ASIAN GREENS AND TOFU SOUP

Steps:

• Make dashi: Soak kombu in 8 cups cold water for 20 minutes. Bring to a boil and add bonito.
• Remove from heat, let sit 5 minutes, then strain through a fine-meshed strainer into a large saucepan.
• In a small bowl, mix 2 cups hot dashi with miso, stirring until there are no lumps, then stir back into rest of dashi.
• Bring liquid to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and stir in greens, bok choy, scallions, and ginger.
• Once greens have wilted, stir in tofu and let simmer 5 minutes, then divide among bowls and serve immediately. Serve with chili sauce and/or sesame oil, if you like.

SPICY TOFU & GREENS SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Place stock ingredients in a large soup pot, cover, and bring to a boil on medium heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice the tofu into small, bite sized cubes and set aside in baking dish. Combine the ginger, garlic, chilies, oil, and 2 tbsp of the soy sauce in a heavy skillet, saute for a few seconds, and then add the tofu. Gently toss until evenly coated. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring twice to roast evenly. Remove the chili halves.
• Strain the stock into another soup pot. Add the baked tofu and the carrots and peppers, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the shredded greens. When the soup returns to a simmer, remove from the heat and add the sesame oil and the remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce.
• Serve immediately, scattering freshly sliced scallions into each bowl.