Asian-style soup with tofu and rice noodles

Fragrant broth, soft noodles and tofu. Cures autumn sniffles and bad moods (not scientifically proven).

⏱ 25 min · serves 3 · Asian · Mild

391kcal
24 gprotein
53 gcarbs
11 gfat
6 gfibre

Per serving, out of 3. Worked out from the grams of each ingredient using a food database – so it's approximate.

Allergens: Soya and Gluten

Ingredients (serves 3)

  • Tofu (firm)300 g
  • Rice noodles (dry)150 g
  • White cabbage200 g
  • Carrot100 g
  • Mushrooms (button)200 g
  • Soy sauce30 g
  • Rapeseed / sunflower oil5 g

Also: Garlic, ginger, spring onions, coriander, lemon, chilli, water (~1.5 l)

Method

  1. Get ready: finely grate the garlic and ginger. Slice the mushrooms, cut the carrot into thin matchsticks, the cabbage into thin strips and the tofu into 1.5 cm cubes.
  2. In a pan, heat 1 tsp oil (5 g) over medium heat and fry the garlic and ginger for up to 1 min, until fragrant. Don't let them burn.
  3. Pour in 1.5 l water and 30 g soy sauce (about 2 tbsp). Bring to the boil over high heat (about 8 min).
  4. Add the mushrooms, carrot and cabbage and cook over medium heat for 8 min. Then add the tofu and cook for another 2 min until hot.
  5. Meanwhile, put the noodles in a bowl, cover with hot water and leave for 8 min. Drain and divide between bowls.
  6. Pour the hot soup over the noodles. Squeeze in lemon juice to taste, and sprinkle with spring onions, coriander and chilli.

Tips

  • Put the rice noodles straight into the bowls and pour the hot broth over – they won't overcook.
  • A squeeze of lemon juice right at the end ‘fixes’ the flavour of the broth.
  • Want it hotter? Fresh chilli in your bowl.
  • Want it milder? Half the ginger; leave out the chilli.

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We haven't tested this recipe in our own kitchen yet – if you spot something off, let us know. Dumpli is a dumpling, not a doctor: for health questions, talk to your doctor.