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Taiji Soup

Taiji Soup

A striking yin-yang presentation of dual thickenings: sweet plantain-herb green paste and starchy Chinese yam white puree, both set with kudzu powder into silky, subtly sweet spoonable soups.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    The plantain I picked is so fresh.

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    Prepare the ingredients and wash the plantain herb clean.

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    Blanch plantain herb in boiling water, then rinse in cold water.

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    Blend it into juice with a blender, add sugar and set aside.

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    Peel the Chinese yam into a paste and add sugar.

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    Bring the plantain juice to a boil, add water and kudzu powder (mixed with water into a slurry), and slowly add it, turning it into a thick soup.

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    Mash Chinese yam with a little water and bring it to a boil, then add kudzu root powder to make a thick sauce.

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    Prepare the Tai Chi mold.

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    Put the mold into the bowl, pour in the two different colors of soup, and the beautiful colors will appear.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Plantain
    to taste
  • Chinese yam
    300 g
  • Kudzu root powder
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Sugar
    to taste