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Malaysian Crispy Tofu Soup
A flavorful and comforting soup featuring crispy tofu and Malaysian spices.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 block (14 oz) firm tofupressed and drained
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 teaspoons curry powderMalaysian-style
- ●4 cups chicken brothlow-sodium
- ●1 can (14 oz) coconut milkfull-fat
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauceoptional
- ●1/4 cup crispy fried shallotsstore-bought or homemade
- ●1/4 cup fresh cilantrochopped
- ●4 lime wedgesfor serving
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Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the coconut milk and fish sauce (if using).
- 8
Cut the pressed tofu into small cubes and add to the pot.
- 9
Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes.
- 10
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 11
Serve the soup hot, garnished with crispy fried shallots, chopped cilantro, and a lime wedge on the side.