Low-Calorie Beef
Tofu Soup

A light and nourishing low-calorie soup featuring tender marinated beef slices, soft tofu cubes, and savory seaweed in a clean, flavorful broth.

Ingredients

• 200 g beef tenderloin or lean beef
• 1 block soft tofu
• 15 g dried seaweed
• 1 tbsp cooking wine
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper powder
• 3 cups boiling water

Instructions

1. 1Soak the seaweed

   

   Place the dried seaweed into a glass bowl, pour in warm water, and let it soak until fully rehydrated and expanded.

   Tip: Using warm water speeds up the rehydration process compared to cold water.
2. 2Marinate the beef

   

   Slice the beef and place it in a white dish. Season with cooking wine, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper powder, and cornstarch, then mix well and marinate for 20 minutes.

   Tip: Adding cornstarch helps lock in the moisture, keeping the beef tender during cooking.
3. 3Sauté aromatics

   

   Heat oil in a pot and add chopped green onions and minced garlic. Stir-fry constantly until aromatic and lightly golden.

   Tip: Keep the heat at medium to avoid burning the minced garlic while releasing its full flavor.
4. 4Stir-fry the seaweed

   

   Add the soaked and drained seaweed into the pot with the sautéed green onions and garlic. Stir-fry together for a short moment.

   Tip: Stir-frying the seaweed briefly before adding liquid enhances its savory taste.
5. 5Add boiling water

   

   Pour boiling water directly into the pot over the stir-fried seaweed to form the soup base.

   Tip: Using boiling water helps build a rich broth instantly and maintains the cooking temperature.
6. 6Add tofu and seasonings

   

   Add white tofu cubes into the boiling soup, followed by salt and pepper powder for seasoning. Mix gently to distribute flavors.

   Tip: Add the tofu carefully to prevent the soft cubes from breaking apart in the boiling liquid.
7. 7Add the beef

   

   Lower the heat of the simmering soup and gently add the marinated beef slices. Simmer until the beef is fully cooked through.

   Tip: Lowering the heat ensures the beef stays tender and doesnt become tough.
8. 8Garnish with green onions

   

   Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions on top of the finished beef soup to enhance the aroma and flavor before serving.

   Tip: Add the green onions right before turning off the heat to keep their vibrant color and fresh taste.

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