Yan Du Xian Shanghai Pork Soup w/ Bamboo & Tofu

Shanghai Soup with tofu knots and bamboo shoots

5 from 11 votes

Yan Du Xian Shanghai Pork Soup w/ Bamboo & Tofu

Yan Du Xian Shanghai Pork Soup w/ Bamboo & Tofu is pretty much the crown jewel. It was always reserved for special occasions. Both salted and fresh pork combined with bamboo shoots and tofu knots produce a really tasty soup.

Prep Time10

Cook Time2 50

Total Time3

Course: Soups and Stocks

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: servings

Calories: 466kcal

Author: Judy

Ingredients

1 pound fresh pork belly (or 2 pounds pork ribs, cut into 1” x 1” chunks)
1 pound salted pork (cut into 1” x 1” chunks, mine was homemade, and therefore not too salty; if you’re using store-bought, you may want to use slightly less)*
14 cups water
4 slices ginger
1 pound frozen bamboo shoots (or fresh winter bamboo, when in season, cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 package tofu skin knots
Salt (to taste; but it’s likely that you won’t need it)
1 scallion (finely chopped)

Instructions

Boil a large pot of water. While you’re waiting for the water to boil, wash and cut all the meats. Blanch them all at once in the boiling water. Drain and set aside.
In a large soup pot, add 14 cups water, ginger, and all the blanched meats. Bring everything to a boil, and immediately turn the heat to down to a simmer. Let the soup simmer for 90 minutes.
After 90 minutes, add the bamboo shoots. Bring the soup to a boil, and then simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Now add the tofu skin knots. Bring the entire thing to a boil, and simmer for another 20 minutes. Salt to taste, sprinkle with chopped scallions, and it’s ready to serve!

Notes

*If you are using ham, cut it into ½” x ½” cubes, and try not to use more than 3 ounces. Also, remember to reduce the salted pork by at least 1/4 pound to offset the addition of the ham.

Nutrition

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