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Charred Lemongrass & Lime Leaf Broth with Crispy Silken Tofu Cubes

Name: Charred Lemongrass & Lime Leaf Broth with Crispy Silken Tofu Cubes
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 stalks lemongrass, white and light green parts only, cut into 3-inch pieces; 8 fresh or frozen lime leaves (kaffir lime leaves); 2 black cardamom pods, crushed; 1 piece ginger (2 inches), sliced; 1 Tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp salt; 5 cups vegetable or light chicken stock; 10 oz silken tofu, gently pressed between paper towels for 5 minutes; 2 Tbsp neutral oil (for frying tofu); white pepper; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; 1 red chili, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp fresh mint leaves; 1/2 lime, cut into wedges

A crystal-clear broth infused with charred lemongrass, lime leaves, and a hint of black cardamom, served as a palate-cleansing intermezzo. Silken tofu, pressed lightly and fried until the edges crisp while the interior stays creamy, floats in the aromatic liquid—a textural and temperature contrast that resets the palate before the appetizer.

590calper serving 24gprotein 39gcarbs 39gfat 8min prep 22min cook 2serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this