Tofu and Oyster Warm Soup (Canh Hàu Đậu Hũ)
A lightning-fast, nourishing Chaozhou-style soup combining tender fresh oysters, silky tofu, and lean pork slices in a savory, aromatic broth.
Inspired by the culinary traditions of Chaozhou cuisine, this comforting warm soup balances the natural sea-sweetness of fresh oysters with the delicate texture of tofu. Requiring just a few minutes of cooking time, it is designed to maximize fresh flavors while delivering a nourishing and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 300 g fresh oysters
- 150 g lean pork slices
- 1 block soft tofu
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp scallion oil
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
- 1Season the oysters
Place cleaned oysters into a white bowl and add fish sauce and white pepper powder. Mix gently using a spoon to ensure the seasonings evenly coat the oysters.
Tip: Be gentle when mixing so the delicate oysters do not break apart. - 2Season the sliced pork
Add a small amount of chicken bouillon and cooking oil to the bowl of sliced pork. Mix well to marinate the meat and keep it tender during cooking.
Tip: Adding a little oil to the meat marinade helps lock in moisture. - 3Add tofu to boiling water
Carefully slide pre-cut tofu cubes from a clear glass plate into a pot of actively boiling water.
Tip: Slide the tofu gently to avoid splashing boiling water. - 4Add seasoned pork and oysters
Carefully transfer the seasoned pork slices and prepared oysters from the bowl into the boiling pot alongside the tofu.
Tip: Add the ingredients smoothly to maintain a steady temperature in the pot. - 5Season the soup
Add salt, fish sauce, and a spoonful of aromatic scallion oil directly into the boiling soup. Stir gently to dissolve the seasonings and distribute the savory flavor throughout the broth, enhancing the natural sweetness of the oysters and tofu.
Tip: Add the fish sauce toward the end of cooking to preserve its rich aroma and prevent it from becoming bitter. - 6Garnish the soup
Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions over the simmering soup in the clay pot to finish the dish before serving.
Tip: Add the green onions right before serving to keep their vibrant color and fresh aroma.
