Celebrate Lunar Chinese New Year with He Jia Tuan Yuan Tofu Ball Soup

This recipe for He Jia Tuan Yuan Tofu Ball Soup is perfect for celebrating Lunar Chinese New Year with family and friends. The tofu balls symbolize unity and togetherness while the rich broth and vegetables create a delicious and comforting dish to enjoy during the holiday season.

Ingredients

• 1 block of firm tofu, drained
• 1/4 cup water chestnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup shiitake mushrooms, diced
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup bok choy, chopped
• 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, crumble the tofu and mix in the water chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
2. Form the tofu mixture into small balls and set aside.
3. In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
4. Drop the tofu balls into the boiling broth and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add the bok choy and bamboo shoots to the pot and simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.

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