Canh hẹ nấu đậu hũ (Vietnamese Tofu with Chives Soup) Recipe

Ingredients:

1 block Tofu

6 Shrimp

1 handful Chives

minced Garlic

Kosher Salt

1 tsp. Sugar

Black Pepper

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

6 cups Water

chopped Green Onions

Peel and devein 6 Shrimp, then chop. Add 1 tsp. minced Garlic, pinch of Kosher Salt, and some Black Pepper. Then set aside.

Cut 1 block of Tofu, you can use soft or firm Tofu.  

Cut 1 handful Chives, about 2 inches long. 

In a small pot, add in 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil and 1 Tbsp. minced Garlic.  Saute until slightly brown, add in the Shrimp.  Stir-fry for a few seconds and add in 6 cups Water. Bring to a high simmer and add in the Tofu. 

Season with 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt, 1 tsp. Sugar and 1 Tbsp. Fish Sauce.  Add in the Chives, chopped Green Onions and some Black Pepper.  Remove from heat and serve hot.