Asian Vegetarian Recipes: Tofu & Mustard Greens Soup

By: Erna Dyanty

Light soothing & flavorsome Tofu soup with mustard greens, By: Erna Dyanty

When I feel like the day has just let me down, I’m tired and exhausted from the mad KL traffic – I start thinking about making a dish that takes under 10 minutes to prepare. This wonderful Chinese style soup is perfect for my gloomy days. Make sure to use the soft tofu, not the firm one. Its very light yet so warm to have, served with rice in a large soup bowl, curled up on the sofa in my favourite pyjamas.

Recipe for Tofu & Mustard Green Soup

Ingredients (Serves 2):
1 soft tofu
4 bunches of mustard greens
4 shallots sliced
2 garlic slivers sliced thinly
1 tsp of vegetarian granules
1 cup of water
White pepper, salt and sugar to taste

How to Make Tofu & Mustard Greens Soup

1. Heat about 1 tbsp of oil and sauté the sliced onions and garlic till fragrant.
2. Add the water, granules and bring to a boil.
3. When boiling, turn down the heat to let it simmer. Add in the tofu and mustard greens.
4. Season the soup with dash of white pepper, salt and a pinch of sugar. Serve hot over rice or just on its own.