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Seafood Tofu Stew

Savory Seafood Tofu Stew for Cozy One-Pot Comfort

A comforting Seafood Tofu Stew that's quick to prepare and perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil or Vegetable Oil
  • 0.5 lb Mixed Seafood (225 g); shrimp, scallops, or squid
  • 1.5 cups Chicken Broth rich homemade stock recommended
For the Flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Ginger minced
  • 1 Green Onion sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
For the Stew
  • 1 cup Green Peas frozen can be added directly
  • 1 lb Soft Tofu (450 g, cubed)
  • 5 oz Shimeji Mushroom (150 g); any mushroom variety can substitute
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut or vegetable oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add 2 teaspoons of minced ginger and 1 sliced green onion to the hot oil and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Introduce ½ pound of mixed seafood to the pot and cook for approximately 2 minutes until the seafood surface is opaque.
  4. Pour in 1.5 cups of chicken broth and gently add 1 pound of cubed soft tofu, then bring to a boil.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of green peas and let bubble for 5 minutes.
  6. Fold in 5 ounces of shimeji mushrooms and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, adjusting to taste.
  8. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with water, then slowly drizzle into the pot while stirring to thicken the stew.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Gently stir when adding ingredients to maintain the texture of the tofu. Use high-quality broth for best flavor.

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