West Lake Beef Soup
A light and clear soup featuring minced beef and tofu cubes, gently simmered in a savory broth.
Story
This comforting soup combines tender beef and soft tofu in a clear, peppery broth. Finished with ribbons of egg white and fresh cilantro, it offers a gentle warmth and a silky texture that is perfect for a simple meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare ingredients
Wash the lean beef, mince it into a paste, blanch it in boiling water until cooked, then remove it; cut the tofu into cubes, wash the cilantro and chop it into pieces
Cook the soup
Pour clear water into the pot, add the beef paste and tofu cubes and bring to a boil, season with refined salt and monosodium glutamate, pour in the egg white, chopped cilantro, and ground pepper, then serve
Chef's tip
Blanching the beef first makes the soup clearer