Minced Beef with Cilantro Soup
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Serves: 6-8 servings
 
Ingredients
  • ½ lb lean ground beef
  • 1 (530g) soft tofu, drained and cut into small cubes
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ⅔ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 (284ml) can sliced mushrooms, drained and diced (optional)
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Beef marinade
  • 2 tsp rice wine
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp sugar
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the marinade and ground beef; mix well. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Bring the chicken stock to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and add the marinated ground beef. Cook for 2 minutes, using chopsticks to break up any lumps.
  3. Add tofu, cilantro, green onions and diced mushrooms (if using) to the soup. Stir and season to taste.
  4. In a small bowl, dissolve ¼ cup cornstarch in ¼ cup water. Slowly add the mixture to the soup, stirring until the soup thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and immediately pour in beaten egg in a steady stream to form flower patterns on the surface.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
  7. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe adapted from chinesesouppot.com
Recipe by Salu Salo Recipes at https://salu-salo.com/minced-beef-with-cilantro-soup/