Thornback Catfish and Tofu Soup
Thornback Catfish and Tofu Soup is a home-style soup at difficulty 3/5 (Intermediate), about 321 kcal. The Thornback Catfish and Tofu Soup is a home-style dish with a fresh, tender te. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
3 / 5
★★★☆☆
321 kcal
Ingredients
- Thornback catfish or Sand light fish (1 piece)
- Tofu
- Scallions
- Ginger
- Cooking oil
- Cooking rice wine
- Edible salt
- White pepper
Steps
- Clean and prepare the fish thoroughly (pay special attention to the blood clots inside the belly; if not cleaned well, it will have a fishy smell). Place it in a large bowl, pour in cooking rice wine, 10g sliced ginger, and 5g salt. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into pieces, soak them in cold water for 5 minutes, and remove them to set aside.
- Before pan-frying the fish, wipe the pot with a piece of raw ginger to prevent sticking. Add oil (amount: 15ml * number of fish pieces). After the oil is hot, place the fish in the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes. You need to shake the pan occasionally during this time to prevent the fish from sticking to the bottom, and you need to flip the fish over once.
- After the fish is fully fried, pour in boiling water, 5ml cooking rice wine, and ginger slices. Turn the heat from low to high. Cover with a lid and boil for 10 minutes over high heat (use a bit more water as some will evaporate later).
- Once the soup turns white, pour in the prepared tofu. Adjust the heat to medium and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with 10g salt and 3g white pepper. Finally, sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve.
Notes
The Thornback Catfish and Tofu Soup is a home-style dish with a fresh, tender texture and a thick, white soup. The fish has few bones and tender meat, while the tofu is silky smooth. Served with a touch of spicy warmth from the pepper, it is suitable for all age groups. The fish is rich in high-quality protein, and paired with tofu, it helps supplement calcium for a nutrient-balanced and easily digestible meal. The cooking process isn't complex; as long as you focus on removing the fishy smell and preventing sticking while frying, beginners can generally handle it. Estimated cooking time is about 40 minutes.
Estimated Difficulty: ★★★
Estimated Calories: 321 kcal
Group: Thornback Catfish and Tofu Soup
Per Serving:
* Thornback catfish or Sand light fish: 1 piece
* Tofu: 100 g
* Scallion: 1 stalk
* Ginger: 1 piece
* White pepper: 3-5 g
* Cooking oil: 15 ml
* Edible salt: 10-15 g
* Boiling water: 1L
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