Luffas with Tofu and Chives Soup (Canh mướp nấu đậu hũ hẹ) Recipe

 

Ingredients

3 Luffas

Chives

1 Tofu Block

1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning

1/2 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. Sugar

1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

Green Onions

1 tsp. Fish Sauce

1 Tbsp. minced Garlic 

4 cups Water

3 Tbsp. minced Dried Shrimp

5 Large Shrimp

Peel and devein 5 Large Shrimp. Mince the Shrimp with 1 Tbsp. minced Garlic and the bottom white section of Green Onions.  Add in a Pinch of Kosher Salt, Ground Black Pepper and 3 Tbsp. minced Dried Shrimp. Place in a bowl and set aside.  Optional, mold into balls. 

Peel, rinse and cut 3 Luffas. 

Fill a wok/pot with 4 cups Water.  Bring to a high simmer.  Add in the Shrimp. Add in Tofu. Continue to let it simmer.  Add in some Chives and Luffas. Add in 1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning, 1/2 tsp. Salt and 2 tsp. Sugar.  Add in the rest of the Chives and chopped Green Onions. Add 1 tsp. Fish Sauce. Add 1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper. Serve and enjoy!