He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu-Pork Ball Soup)

1. 1

   Mash the tofu in a large bowl with a spoon until it forms a paste; stir in the pork, cornstarch, egg, 1 teaspoon bouillon granules, and 1 teaspoon salt until well mixed.

2. 2

   Bring the water and oil to a boil in a large saucepan.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to maintain a lively simmer, not a full boil.

4. 4

   Pinch off about 1 tablespoon of the tofu mixture with gloved hands, roll it into a ball, and gently lower it into the water.

5. 5

   Continue forming and adding tofu balls to the water with the remaining tofu mixture.

6. 6

   Simmer the tofu balls without stirring until they float to the top, about 00:30:00.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat, then stir in the pea vine shoots, dried shrimp, the remaining 1 teaspoon bouillon granules, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.

• Calories 489.41 kcal High
• Protein 19.07 g Good Source
• Carbs 70.59 g Moderate
• Total Fat 15.71 g High
• Saturated Fat 4.34 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 75.39 mg High
• Sodium 166.35 mg Moderate
• Fiber 18.09 g Good Source
• Sugar 42.01 g High
• Added Sugar 9.93 g Moderate
• Calcium 167.1 mg Moderate
• Iron 4.38 mg Good Source
• Potassium 1380.58 mg Good Source
• Vitamin A 72.08 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 15.99 mg Moderate
• Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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• Corn 🌽