Thai Tofu-Pork Soup Recipe

Name: Thai Tofu-Pork Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup finely-chopped cilantro stems or 2 cilantro roots, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns; 1/2 pound ground pork (with 20% fat for maximum flavor); 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 4 1/2 cups water or low sodium homemade broth made with chicken carcasses or pork bones, or low-sodium store bought broth; 1 pound firm tofu packed in water, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

2 medium cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup finely-chopped cilantro stems or 2 cilantro roots, chopped
1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
1/2 pound ground pork (with 20% fat for maximum flavor)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce
4 1/2 cups water or low sodium homemade broth made with chicken carcasses or pork bones, or low-sodium store bought broth
1 pound firm tofu packed in water, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup cilantro leaves

1
In a mortar or a small chopper, make a fine paste out of the garlic, cilantro stems/roots, and peppercorns.
2
Place the ground pork into a mixing bowl and add to it the prepared paste. Add 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of fish sauce. Mix until homogenous; set aside.
3
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce to a simmer. Form pork paste into 1-inch balls and gently drop into simmering water. Repeat until all the pork paste is gone. Cook until pork balls float, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the remaining soy sauce and fish sauce to the broth. Gently add the tofu cubes to the broth; return to a simmer, then add the green onions and remove from heat immediately. Adjust the seasoning as necessary with more fish sauce.
5
Ladle soup into a serving bowl. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Some freshly-ground white pepper on top is optional, but recommended. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled, 1/4 cup finely-chopped cilantro stems or 2 cilantro roots, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns, 1/2 pound ground pork (with 20% fat for maximum flavor), and more.

Yes, Thai Tofu-Pork Soup Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!