Asparagus spears with chicken in clear tofu broth

Name: Asparagus spears with chicken in clear tofu broth
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 8 portions
Cuisine: Asia
Ingredients: 5 oz (150 g) ground chicken; 2 tablespoons minced watercress; 2 tablespoons minced coriander leaves (cilantro); 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon potato flour or ½ teaspoon cornstarch; ½ tablespoon soy sauce; ½ tablespoon ground white pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 8 young asparagus spears (4 oz/125 g), bottom one-third cut off and discarded; 2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock or 1 chicken stock cube dissolved in 2 cups (500 ml) hot water; 2 tablespoons diced carrot; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; ½ cup (60 g) firm tofu cubes

Preparation info

Makes
8
portions

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

Asian Tapas

By Christophe Megel and Anton Kilayko

Published 2010

About

A light body and full flavor are the hallmarks of many Asian soups; it is important to start with a stock that is clear and extremely tasty. Tofu and clever use of chicken and asparagus add substance and drama to this stunning soup.

Ingredients

5 oz (150 g) ground chicken
2 tablespoons minced watercress

Asia
Soup

Method

Combine the chicken, watercress and coriander leaves in a bowl. Add the garlic, potato flour or cornstarch, soy sauce, pepper and salt, and mix well.
Wet your hands, scoop 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture and wrap it around the base of an asparagus spear. Repeat until the chicken mixture is used up.
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a pot. Add t