Today, we are introducing a traditional dish from Shanghai, known for its refreshing and delicious flavor.WatercressTofuSoupIt has the properties of clearing heat, replenishing qi, and promoting urination, and is often used as a health food to assist in the treatment of highbloodpressure and high cholesterol.

Recipe for Watercress and Tofu Soup

IngredientsPreparation

Watercress, Tofu, Cooking Wine, Minced Meat,PepperSalt, Sugar,MSG, Cornstarch.Instructions

1. Wash the minced meat, add salt, pepper, MSG, and cooking wine, and sugar, and mix well. Marinate for 20 minutes.

2. Wash and chop the watercress, remove the roots, and cut it into small pieces. Cut the tofu into small cubes.

3. Heat the oil in a pan, add the minced meat and stir-fry until browned, then add water.

4. Bring to a boil, add the tofu, and cook for another 5 minutes over low heat, adding salt.

5. Add the watercress and stir well, then add cornstarch to thicken, and a little MSG. Serve immediately.

Recipe for Watercress and Tofu Soup (Version 2)

Ingredients

Watercress, Tofu,

PorkMeat, Salt, Starch,Chicken Powder,Sesame Oil, Oyster Sauce.Instructions

1. Cut the pork into small pieces, and mix the starch with water.

2. Wash the watercress thoroughly, remove the roots and old leaves, and cut it into small pieces.

3. Mix the pork with oyster sauce and marinate. Cut the tofu into small cubes.

4. Boil water in a pot, add the tofu, and cook for 2 minutes over low heat.

5. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 2 minutes.6. Add the chopped watercress, add salt and chicken powder, and cook for 30 seconds.7. Add the prepared starch and stir until thickened, and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve immediately.

Recipe for Watercress and Tofu Soup (Version 3)

Ingredients

Watercress, Tofu,

Mushrooms,

Cornstarch, Salt, Sesame Oil.

Instructions1. Wash the watercress and chop it into small pieces. Slice the mushrooms.2. Cut the tofu into small cubes and blanch it.

3. Heat sesame oil in a pan, and stir-fry the mushrooms.

4. Add water to the pan and bring to a boil, then add the watercress and tofu.

5. Turn the heat to medium and cook until boiling, then add salt. Add cornstarch to thicken, and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

Recipe for Watercress and Tofu Soup (Version 4)

Ingredients

200g Soft Tofu, 100g Watercress,

Carrot

25g, Dried

Shiitake Mushrooms25g, CookedBamboo Shoots25g, WaterWheat Gluten50g,Salt, MSG,GingerMinced, Wet Starch, Chicken Broth, Sesame Oil, Vegetable Oil.Instructions1. Cut the soft tofu, cooked bamboo shoots, and wheat gluten into small pieces. Chop the watercress finely.2. Chop the dried shiitake mushrooms.Wash the shiitake mushrooms and cut them into small pieces.

Cut the carrot into small pieces.

3. Boil water in a pot, add the shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and cook until tender. Drain and cut into small pieces.4. Heat oil in a wok, add the broth, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, bamboo shoots, wheat gluten, watercress, salt, and ginger.5. Bring to a boil, then add MSG. Use wet starch to thicken, and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve immediately.TipsUsing wet starch to thicken the soup creates a soup-like consistency.

Heat a wok over medium heat, add oil and heat until 70% hot. Add fresh soup, diced tofu, diced shiitake mushrooms, diced carrots, diced bamboo shoots, wheat gluten, chopped leeks, salt, and minced ginger.

Bring to a boil, then add MSG. Thicken with cornstarch slurry, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve immediately.

Tips

The cornstarch slurry is used to thicken the soup and create a thick sauce.