Tofu Brain with Superior Broth

Tofu Brain with Superior Broth

This **Lily Flower and Wood Ear Tofu Brain** is a comforting, umami-rich dish that combines delicate textures and savory flavors. Soaked lily flowers and wood ears add a delightful chewiness, while the **Shi Yun Sheng meat bone broth** infuses depth into every bite. Stir-fried scallions and a drizzle of olive oil create a fragrant base, enhanced by silky egg ribbons and a touch of soy sauce. The final pour over soft tofu transforms it into a velvety "tofu brain," garnished with fresh garlic and cilantro for a bright finish. Perfect as a nourishing soup or light meal, this recipe balances earthy, savory, and aromatic notes for a truly satisfying experience. Quick to prepare yet full of complex flavors, it’s a must-try for lovers of Chinese-inspired comfort food!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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Tofu
1 block (300g)
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Shi Yun Sheng meat bone broth
1 cup (240ml)
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Eggs
2 large

The aromatics

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Lily flowers
50g dried
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Wood ears
50g dried
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Scallions
2 medium
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Garlic
3 cloves
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Cilantro
1/4 cup chopped

The sauce & seasonings

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Olive oil
1 tbsp
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Soy sauce
1 tbsp
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Water starch
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Soak dried lily flowers and wood ears in water for 2 hours, then wash them with clean water and drain.

2. Step 2

Cut the soaked wood ears into shreds, and wash the lily flowers with clean water 2-3 times, then squeeze out the water and set aside.

3. Step 3

Heat a pot with a spoonful of olive oil over medium heat, add scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, then add lily flowers and stir-fry for about 3 minutes, followed by adding wood ear shreds and continue stir-frying for about 3 minutes.

4. Step 4

Pour in Shi Yun Sheng meat bone broth and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes, then reduce to low heat and slowly pour in beaten egg liquid to form egg flowers and add a small spoonful of soy sauce.

5. Step 5

When the egg flowers are formed, add water starch to thicken the sauce and turn off the heat.

6. Step 6

Scoop the inner tofu into a bowl, pour in the cooked tofu brain sauce, and sprinkle with garlic and cilantro powder to serve.

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