When putting together a delicious and healthy meal, a warm bowl of rice cake soup with bok choy and edamame is sure to hit the spot. With its combination of savory rice cakes, tender bok choy, and protein-packed edamame, this soup is a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a chilly day or a nutritious lunch option, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.
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RICE CAKE SOUP WITH BOK CHOY AND EDAMAME
This fresh soup is a riff on something that a Chinese or Korean mom might make, with rice cakes added to bulk it up. You can find the white, oval disks in most Asian supermarkets; they are made with glutinous rice flour and have a chewy texture. They are precooked, but will rehydrate and soak up more liquid in this soup. If you find that they have soaked up too much, simply add a little more broth or water to thin out the soup. Substituting one to two cups of cooked rice to the soup in place of the rice cakes works well if you don't have access to an Asian grocery store.
Provided by Sue Li
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, noodles, soups and stews, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add leeks, scallion whites and ginger, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden at the edges and softened, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add chicken stock and bok choy stems, and bring to a boil over high. Reduce the heat and simmer and cook until the broth is flavorful, about 10 minutes. Add rice cakes and simmer until plump, about 8 minutes.
- Add edamame and bok choy leaves and stir until bright green, about 1 minute. Swirl in the beaten eggs in a slow, steady stream, stirring gently to make sure the eggs form long ribbons. Stir in the vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with remaining scallion greens.
PORK EDAMAME SOUP
My husband grew up in a traditional Asian household and gives this soup high marks for authentic taste. I think the Asian hot chili sauce is what makes the dish, but any type of hot sauce would give it a delicious kick! -Kari Sue, Bend, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h35m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork in batches. Remove to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the next nine ingredients., Cook, covered, on low until meat and vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours. Stir in edamame. Break up noodles slightly; stir into soup, discarding or saving seasoning packet for another use. Cook, covered, on low until noodles are al dente, 10-15 minutes., Serve immediately. If desired, top with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
RICE CAKE WITH MIXED VEGETABLES
Rice cakes are available sliced, marble-shaped, and in batons. Look for them in the refrigerated aisle of Asian grocery stores. There are dried versions, but the refrigerated version is widely available and easier to work with. I like the slices because there's more surface area for the sauce. You can use any combination of vegetables and seasonings, so feel free to experiment with flavors. Rice cake is also served at Lunar New Year because the Mandarin name nian gao ("sticky cake") is a homophone for the nian, which means "year," and gao, which means "tall" or "high." When you stick those years together, you're wishing others longevity.
Provided by Hsiao-Ching Chou
Categories Side Dinner Lunch Lunar New Year Mushroom Carrot Bok Choy Soy Sauce Spinach Sesame Oil Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Stir-Fry Wok
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, soak the rice cake in the hot water for 2 to 3 minutes, then drain all but about ½ cup water. Set aside.
- Preheat a wok over high heat until wisps of smoke rise from the surface. Swirl in the vegetable oil and let heat for a few seconds until it starts to shimmer. Add the greens and stir-fry for about 15 seconds. Add the mushrooms, carrots, and bean sprouts. Stir to combine. Add the rice cake and the reserved water, soy sauce, and black bean garlic sauce. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until well combined and the rice cake slices have softened. Finish with the sesame oil. Serve while hot.
BOK CHOY, EDAMAME, CASHEW, AND ORANGE RICE
Steps:
- Combine the rice and 3 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, 30 to 35 minutes.
- A few minutes before the rice is done, heat the oil in a stir-fry pan. Add the edamame and bell pepper and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bok choy and scallions and continue to stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, just until wilted.
- Stir in the cooked rice and sesame oil, mixing well. Season to taste with teriyaki sauce, ginger, and pepper. Stir in the orange sections and cashews and serve at once.
- Menu Suggestions
- Since this dish involves an abundance of diverse ingredients, I like to complete the meal with few additional recipes. Sautéed Tofu (page 62) can be prepared while the rice is cooking. A platter of grape tomatoes and baby carrots round out the meal nicely. If you want to add one more item, steamed broccoli would be just the thing. Or, if time is not an issue, may I suggest upgrading that to Spicy Sesame Broccoli (page 197)?
- nutrition information
- Calories: 289
- Total Fat: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
TTEOKMANDUGUK (RICE CAKE SOUP WITH DUMPLINGS)
Korean New Year, Solnal, is greeted with steaming bowls of rice cake soup called tteokguk - "comfort food," said Moon Sun Kwak, who serves it at Dok Suni and Do Hwa, her family's restaurants in Manhattan. Her mother, Myung Ja Kwak, who is the chef, slowly simmers beef bones into a marrow-rich broth as the base for the soup. "It's so healthy," the elder Ms. Kwak said as she dropped homemade dumplings into the soup in Do Hwa's kitchen. Not all versions of the soup have dumplings; it's the tteok, or rice cakes, that matter. "You eat it so you can turn a year older."
Provided by Dana Bowen
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make dumplings: Place a large pot of water over high heat. When it boils, add sprouts and onions and cook until sprouts are soft, about five minutes. Drain in colander and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sprouts and onions with kimchi. Working in batches, transfer a handful to cutting board and mince. Return vegetables to colander in sink. Add tofu, tossing to combine. Press down on vegetables with your hands, draining as much liquid as possible.
- Working in batches, place a handful of vegetable-tofu mixture on a large piece of cheesecloth or clean, porous cloth, fold up edges and twist, squeezing out liquid. Empty back into mixing bowl. When done, transfer to colander, top with parchment paper and weigh down with a heavy, water-filled pot. Drain for at least a half-hour.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pork, oil, garlic and salt. Add drained vegetables and mix well with your fingers.
- Place a scant tablespoon of filling in center of a wrapper, brush wrapper rim with egg, and fold, forming a half moon. Pinch closed with your fingers and squeeze out air. Wrap end tips around until they touch, dab with egg and pinch together: it will look like a tortelloni. Transfer to a parchment-lined plate and repeat until you have about 20 dumplings.
- Make soup: Place a large pot filled with broth over high heat. Prepare scallions: discard white parts, chop a few inches of green parts into rounds and slice remainder lengthwise. When broth boils, add beef and 3 to 4 dumplings a person (freeze unused dumplings), reduce heat to medium and cook 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add frozen rice cakes and scallion slices and cook until cakes are soft, another two minutes. Add eggs and gently stir. Shut off heat and season with black pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with scallion rounds, sesame seeds and seaweed, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 774, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 122 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1634 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASIAN RICE-NOODLE SOUP WITH BOK CHOY
Ditch instant ramen in favor of this healthy noodle soup that's just as quick and so much more flavorful, thanks to fresh vegetables and Japanese miso.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Layer ingredients in a wide-mouthed heatproof container with a tight-fitting lid.
- When you're ready to eat, fill the container almost to the top with water, seal, shake, remove the lid, and microwave for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt, reseal, gently swirl, and enjoy.
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop the bok choy, edamame, and green onions before starting the soup. This will save time and ensure that all the ingredients are ready when you need them.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so make sure it's flavorful. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even dashi (Japanese fish broth).
- Don't overcook the rice cakes: Rice cakes should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight chew to them. Overcooking them will make them mushy.
- Add the vegetables at the end: The vegetables in this soup should be cooked just until they are tender-crisp. Adding them too early will make them overcooked.
- Season to taste: The amount of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil you add to the soup will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
Conclusion:
Rice cake soup with bok choy and edamame is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that's perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With a flavorful broth, tender rice cakes, and crisp vegetables, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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