Kelp Soup

Ingredients

• ½ oz dried kelp
• 8 oz tofu
• 3 stalks green onions
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 6 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the 0.5 oz dried kelp in 6 cups water for 20 minutes until softened. Reserve the soaking water.

2. 2

   Slice the kelp into thin strips. Cut the 8 oz tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Thinly slice 3 green onions and mince 4 garlic cloves.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium. Fry half the garlic until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pot, add 2 tsp sesame oil and the remaining garlic. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the kelp and 2 tbsp soy sauce, stir for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in the reserved soaking water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the tofu cubes and cook for 10 minutes until the broth is flavorful and kelp is tender.

6. 6

   Stir in most of the green onions. Ladle into bowls and top with the crispy garlic and remaining green onions. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

• pot
• knife
• cutting board
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

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