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Crispy Pork and Tofu Soup

Here's a step-by-step guide to making crispy pork and tofu soup, with 8 steps in total. First, cut a block of tofu into cubes and set aside. Next, cut the pork belly into strips, add black pepper and 2 grams of salt, stir to marinate for 2 minutes, then coat with beaten egg and cornstarch. Finally, finely chop scallions and cilantro and set aside.

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Crispy Pork and Tofu Soup
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Cut a block of tofu into cubes and set aside. Cut the pork belly into strips, add black pepper and 2 grams of salt, stir to marinate 2 minutes, then add egg liquid and cornstarch to coat. Finely chop the scallions and cilantro and set aside.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a pan until it reaches 7 % of its maximum temperature, then add the pork belly pieces one by one.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Fry until they change color, then remove them from the oil and continue heating the oil to 8 % hot.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Deep-fry the crispy pork for 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Remove and set aside.

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Boil an appropriate amount of water, then add tofu and crispy pork and cook over high heat.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Season with salt, chicken bouillon, chopped green onions, and cilantro.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Remove from heat and plate.

    Step 8

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv