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He Jia Tuan Yuan (Tofu Ball Soup for Lunar Chinese New Year)

He Jia Tuan Yuan (Tofu Ball Soup for Lunar Chinese New Year)

Cost $10, save $7

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  • 30 Min
  • 5 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 (14 ounce) package soft tofu
    • 7 ounces ground pork
    • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules, divided (optional)
    • 🧂 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
    • 💧 5 cups water
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 cup fresh pea vine shoots, trimmed

STEPS

1

Place tofu in a large bowl. Mash it into a paste with a spoon. Stir in pork, cornstarch, egg, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, and 1 teaspoon salt until the mixture is well combined.

2

Bring water and oil to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to a lively simmer but not a full boil. Using gloved hands, pinch off about 1 tablespoon of tofu mixture, roll it into a ball, and carefully slide it into the water so it doesn't fall apart. Repeat with the remaining tofu mixture. Let tofu balls simmer until they rise to the top without stirring, about 30 minutes.

3

Turn off the heat, and stir in dried shrimp, pea vine shoots, remaining 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon granules, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve hot.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

239

Calories

  • 15
    Protein
  • 12
    Carbs
  • 15
    Fats

💡 For a vegetarian version, substitute ground pork with plant-based ground meat or minced mushrooms.If you can’t find fresh pea vine shoots, substitute with spinach or another tender leafy green.To ensure the tofu balls hold together, make sure the tofu mixture is thoroughly combined and gently handle while forming and cooking them.