7 asian sour soup tofu Recipes

tofu (about 1 lb), tamarind pulp, dissolved in 1 cup hot water, scant 1/2 lb okra (approximately 2 cups), water, fresh pineapple cut into 1/4-inch chunks, stalk bac ha (giant taro), cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (optional), sugar, salt, tomatoes, cut into wedges, soy sauce, peanut or vegetable oil, chopped shallots, bean sprouts, rinsed and drained, leaves asian basil , coarsely torn, rice paddy herb (ngo om, optional), bird or serrano chiles, minced

chicken broth, sliced shiitake mushrooms, firm tofu, diced (about 1 cup), sliced bamboo shoot, rice vinegar, soy sauce, asian chili sauce (or to taste) or 2 tbsp chili paste (or to taste), cornstarch , dissolved in 2 tbsp water, scallions, sliced

red curry paste, chopped garlic, chopped ginger (preferably galanga), kaffir lime leaves, firm tofu cake, drained and cubed, chicken/ vegetable stock, onion, chopped, carrots, peeled and sliced thinly, green bell peppers, sliced, shitake mushrooms, cleaned and halved, bamboo shoots (available in cans at asian food stores), corn or tapioca flour dissolved in 1/4 cup of water, juice from 1/2 a lime, stalks of cilantro or coriader leaves, chopped for garnishing, fish sauce : according to taste, minced shrimp or shredded chicken

dried black mushroom (from the asian market), cakes of tofu (i like extra firm ), eggs, beaten, cornstarch dissolved in 1/3 cup water, stock or water, dry sherry or chinese rice wine (optional), apple cider vinegar, tamari, black pepper, hot chili oil , to taste, sesame oil, chopped green onions

pork tenderloin, chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned, broken tree ear mushrooms, dried shitake mushrooms, garlic, crushed and peeled, fresh ginger, scallions, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar plus more to taste, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt plus more to taste, cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp cold water, egg lightly beaten, asian toasted sesame oil, firm tofu ( bean curd), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, copyright 2001 television food network , g.p. all rights reserved.