HE JIA TUAN YUAN (TOFU BALL SOUP FOR LUNAR CHINESE NEW YEAR)
On Lunar Chinese New Year, we usually like to have meatballs or sweet dumplings. Ball in Chinese is 'wan,' sweet dumpling in Chinese is 'tang yuan.' Their shapes are both round. So we use a meatball dish and/or sweet dumpling dish to emphasize the Chinese expression 'He Jia Tuan Yuan.' 'He Jia' means the whole family. 'Tuan Yuan' means 'all be together' ('yuan' also means circle, round as well, which connects with the shape of the meatballs and the sweet dumplings). This tofu ball dish is easy to make, and it is a great soup for your Lunar New Year meal.
Provided by Tao,RN
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the tofu into a large bowl, and mash it into a paste with a large spoon. Stir in the pork, cornstarch, egg, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, and 1 teaspoon salt until the mixture is very well combined.
- Heat the water and vegetable oil to a boil in a large saucepan, and reduce heat to an active simmer but not a full boil. Using gloved hands, pinch off about 1 tablespoon of the tofu mixture, roll it into a ball between your palms, and slide it carefully into the water so it doesn't break apart. Repeat with the rest of the tofu mixture. Without stirring the soup, let the tofu balls simmer until they rise to the top, about 30 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, and stir in the dried shrimp, pea vine shoots, 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon granules, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 786.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
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Jeremy
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get it right. The tofu balls always fall apart and the broth is always too bland.
Birikti K
[email protected]This soup is way too time-consuming to make. I spent hours making the tofu balls and the broth, and it wasn't worth it in the end.
Malik g Shahnawaz mslik
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup didn't turn out very well. The tofu balls were too hard and the broth was bland.
Mary Skelton
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the tofu balls and the broth is so rich and delicious.
Khizer Hayat
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Tahir Shah
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it when I'm ready to serve.
Victory Odu
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the tofu balls and the broth was so flavorful.
James Njeru
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover tofu. I had some tofu that was about to go bad, so I decided to make this soup. It turned out great and I'm so glad I didn't waste the tofu.
Nisha Thapa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed this soup. The tofu balls were soft and fluffy, and the broth was flavorful and comforting.
Saudat Ibrahim
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The tofu balls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are worth it. The soup is delicious and the presentation is beautiful.
Mr Sabbir Yt
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it. The tofu balls were a big hit, and the broth was so flavorful and comforting.
Asim Khoja
[email protected]This tofu ball soup is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for Lunar Chinese New Year. The tofu balls are soft and fluffy, and the broth is flavorful and comforting.