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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Dishes made from papaya are always loved for their characteristic sweet and cool taste. Today, let’s refresh the family’s menu with a vegetarian papaya soup with refreshing tofu. Get cooking now to pocket this vegetarian dish recipe from TasteVN!
Ingredients for Vegetarian Papaya Soup Serves 2 people
Papaya 200 gr (either duck-billed or green papaya is fine) White tofu 1 piece Green onions 1 stalk Cilantro 1 stalk Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Common spices a little (MSG/salt/ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose papaya for delicious soup
- For soups, you should choose duck-billed papaya (the ripe green type, ready to cook) or slightly ripe papaya, as they will have a sweeter and more aromatic flavor when simmered or cooked.
- You should choose papayas that have dark green skin with a few yellow spots, feel firm when pressed, and have a stem that is still oozing sap, as this indicates it’s freshly cut.
- Good papayas have a long, oval shape, feel heavy in hand, and are of moderate size, around 1 kg each.
- Avoid choosing papayas that are overly soft, still immature, or have unusual black spots or bruises.
How to choose delicious fresh tofu
- Choose tofu pieces that are slightly off-white, have a fragrant smell, and the characteristic creamy taste of soybeans.
- It is advisable to select pieces that feel light when held, have good elasticity, a fragile feel, and a smooth surface rather than being rough and hard.
- Avoid choosing tofu pieces that have turned yellow or have a smell similar to lime, as this may indicate that the tofu has been stored for too long or contains gypsum, which is not good for health.
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How to prepare Vegetarian Papaya Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the papaya, wash it clean, and cut it into thin pieces about 1/2 finger length as shown in the picture.
Rinse the white tofu with water and then cut it into square pieces. Wash the scallions and cilantro and chop them finely.
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Cooking vegetarian papaya soup
Put a pot on the stove and boil about 500ml of water over medium heat with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, add the prepared papaya and cook for about 5 minutes, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder and 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning.
Stir well to dissolve the seasoning, then taste again to adjust, add all the tofu and cook for another 3 minutes until cooked through, then turn off the heat, add chopped scallions and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper.
Tip: To avoid breaking the tofu, add it only after seasoning and stir gently.
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Final product
Vegetarian papaya soup with tofu has a sweet and refreshing taste, with a characteristic clear broth that is still rich and flavorful. It is best enjoyed while the soup is still hot to fully appreciate its refreshing flavor.
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Above, TasteVN has guided you on how to make vegetarian papaya soup with tofu that is extremely simple yet nutritious for a light vegetarian meal, wish you success!
