Spicy Cod Fish and Tofu Soup/Sauce by Sy

photo by SkipperSy


- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 lb fresh cod, fillets cut into medium size pieces (scrod or haddock as a substitute)
- 4 ounces ground pork (or ground turkey, chicken, beef)
- 14 ounces tofu, soft, medium firm (not the very soft silken tofu)
- 6 cups chicken stock (or wonton soup powder)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 garlic clove, chopped up
- 1 piece ginger, chopped up (small)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch, in
- 3 tablespoons water, stir
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1⁄4 teaspoon mild curry powder
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (tabasco sauce as a substitute)
- 1⁄8 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 scallions, trimmed, cleaned and cut into 1/2 long pieces (can also add or substitute leek)
directions
- In a large pot add peanut oil, then garlic and ginger.
- Stir fry for about 15 seconds.
- Add ground meat and stir fry about 1 minute, then add soy sauce.
- Add soup stock, curry powder, cayenne pepper, sugar and heat to a simmer.
- Add fish and simmer for about 3-5 minutes (don't over cook the fish).
- Add tofu, rice wine and cook for about 2+ minutes.
- Then add cornstarch to thicken (stir carefully and making sure not to break up the fish or tofu) Add sesame oil and then scallions and one easy stir.
- Serve in individual soup bowls.
- "SPICY FISH SAUCE" (alternate recipe)- Reduce the stock to 3-4 cups, add about 2 or more tablespoons of cornstarch (for the thickness of the sauce you desire) and bring to a boil to thicken. Then serve on individual plates and with white rice.
- Finally, you can add more spices to taste -- Enjoy.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
SkipperSy
United States
Living in Metro New York City, I have a great appreciation of the many cultures and foods from far off lands. I have also traveled extensively around the world, met many wonderful people and tasted some terrific dishes!