Q: Can I replace the century egg with regular boiled egg in this soup?
A: Yes, you can replace the century egg with a regular boiled egg, but it will change the traditional flavor of the dish.
Q: Is it necessary to use a specific brand of chicken broth and soy sauce?
A: No, you can use any brand of chicken broth and soy sauce, though the taste might slightly vary.
Q: How can I make this soup vegetarian?
A: To make this soup vegetarian, omit the chicken broth and eggs, and use vegetable broth instead.
Chicken Broth, Napa Cabbage, Tofu Skin, and Century Egg Soup Recipe
Notes
- Tofu: 120g
- Napa Cabbage: 1 head
- Chicken Eggs: 2
- Century Egg: 1
- Chicken Broth (preferably Tai Tai Le brand): 1 tablespoon
- Chicken Essence (Tai Tai Le brand): 3g
- Reduced Salt Soy Sauce (Tai Tai Le brand): 1/2 spoon
- Cooking Oil: as needed
- Goji Berries: a few
- Chopped Green Onions: 10g
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Heat oil and fry the chicken eggs until golden brown on both sides, then chop into small pieces.
- Chop the century egg into small pieces.
- Add boiling water to a pot.
- Add the tender tofu and cook until the soup thickens.
- Add chicken broth and reduced salt soy sauce for seasoning.
- Add Napa cabbage and boil for 2 minutes.
- Finally, sprinkle with green onions, goji berries, and add chicken essence.
- Remove from heat and serve. The soup is warming and delicious with a sweet and savory taste.
- Rich in protein from tofu, chicken eggs, and century egg.
- Contains vitamins and minerals from Napa cabbage and goji berries.
- Low in calories but high in nutritional value.