# Crispy Tofu Soup

A light and comforting crispy tofu soup inspired by Thai ingredients.

- Cuisine: Thai
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 Thai chilies
- 0.33 cup fish sauce
- 1 handful cilantro
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 lime
- 0.66 cup boiling hot water
- 1 package tofu
- black sesame seeds
- cilantro

## Instructions

1. Open the package of extra firm tofu.
2. Cut the tofu into thick rectangular slices.
3. Cut each tofu rectangle diagonally to form triangles.
4. Place a paper towel on a baking sheet, arrange the tofu triangles on it, and top with another paper towel and heavy objects to press out excess water.
5. Place 4 cloves of garlic in a blender.
6. Add 4 seeded Thai chilies to the blender.
7. Pour 1/3 cup of fish sauce into the blender.
8. Add a handful of cilantro to the blender.
9. Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the blender.
10. Squeeze the juice from one lime into the blender.
11. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
12. Pour the blended mixture into a measuring cup.
13. Add 2/3 cup of boiling hot water to the measuring cup with the blended mixture.
14. Sear the tofu in a hot skillet for 3 minutes on each side until crispy.
15. Transfer the crispy tofu to a bowl.
16. Pour the broth mixture over the crispy tofu.
17. Garnish with black sesame seeds.
18. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- baking sheet
- paper towels
- blender
- measuring cup
- cast iron skillet
- bowl

## Tips

- seed Thai chilies or you will regret it

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@justine_snacks/video/7052134676324011310?lang=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/25f83e9d-76b3-4929-bafe-a4f4fe4b5fe4
- Extracted: 2025-08-22

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