Low-Fat Oyster
Tofu Soup
A light and nourishing low-fat soup featuring plump fresh oysters and delicate silken tofu simmered in a clear broth infused with fresh ginger, green onions, and cilantro.
This clean and restorative oyster and tofu soup celebrates the natural sweetness of fresh seafood balanced by warming ginger and clean aromatics. By keeping the broth light and avoiding heavy fats, this dish highlights the tender texture of silken tofu and the ocean-fresh flavor of oysters. It is a wonderfully simple, wholesome soup that comes together easily for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh oysters
- 2 boxes silken tofu
- 3 slices fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- to taste salt
- 1.2 L water
Instructions
- 1Scrub and Clean Oysters
Place the fresh oysters into a colander and scrub them thoroughly under running tap water to remove all dirt and debris from the exterior shells.
Tip: Make sure to clean the exterior shells well to prevent any sand or grit from entering the soup later. - 2Blanch the Oysters
Place the oysters into a pot of boiling water and blanch them for five minutes to allow their shells to open up.
Tip: Do not overcook them at this stage, as they will be simmered further in the soup. - 3Shell and Rinse Oysters
Remove the oysters from their shells and rinse them thoroughly in clean water to prepare them for cooking.
Tip: Check each oyster to ensure no shell fragments remain. - 4Cut the Silken Tofu
Take two boxes of silken tofu and slice them evenly into small cubes using a kitchen knife.
Tip: Handle the delicate silken tofu gently so it maintains its shape during cubing. - 5Simmer Tofu with Ginger and Salt
Add the cubed silken tofu, salt, and sliced ginger into a pot of boiling water, then cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes to infuse the broth.
Tip: Adding ginger early helps infuse a warm, aromatic flavor into the broth base. - 6Add Oysters and Seasonings
Once the water returns to a boil, add the prepared oysters along with a sprinkle of white pepper powder, then bring back to a boil before adding chopped green onions and cilantro.
Tip: Add the green onions and cilantro right at the end to keep their color vibrant and aroma fresh. - 7Add white pepper powder
Sprinkle white pepper powder directly into the boiling soup pot containing the oysters, tofu, ginger, and seasonings to add a warm, aromatic flavor and subtle spice.
Tip: White pepper blends smoothly into clear broths without altering the appearance. - 8Add fresh herbs and serve
Finish the soup by adding chopped cilantro and green onions into the boiling broth right before turning off the heat, bringing vibrant color and fresh aroma.
Tip: Add green onions and cilantro at the very end to preserve their vibrant green color and fresh flavor.
