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Perilla Seed Tofu Soup

Perilla Seed Tofu Soup

A nutritious perilla seed tofu soup recipe that is simple to make without needing to stand in front of the stove for long.

KoreanSoup & Stew
📝 6 steps

What You'll Need

Tofu1 block
Enoki mushrooms1 pack
Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
Green onion1 stalk
Dried shiitake, anchovies, kelp for broth or a broth packas needed
Perilla seed powder4 tbsp
Doenjang (soybean paste)1 tbsp
Soup soy sauce2 tbsp
Perilla oil1 tbsp
Water4 cups

Instructions

1

Pour 4 cups of water into a pot and add dried shiitake, anchovies, kelp, or a broth pack to boil.

2

Slice the green onion, and trim the roots of the enoki mushrooms before tearing them into bite-sized pieces.

3

Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes or thin slices.

4

Season the broth with 1/2 tbsp of minced garlic, 2 tbsp of soup soy sauce, and 1 tbsp of doenjang.

5

Add all prepared ingredients, including the tofu, enoki mushrooms, and green onion, to the pot and bring to a boil.

6

Finally, add 4 tbsp of perilla seed powder and 1 tbsp of perilla oil, stir well, and boil once more to finish.