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How to Distinguish Ingredients for One and Two Servings of Soft Tofu and Egg Soup
Compare the amounts of soft tofu, egg, water, soy sauce, green onion, and garlic for one and two servings of soft tofu and egg soup. The quantities double from half a pack of tofu to twice as many spoonfuls of soy sauce.
Amounts to Prepare First When Cooking for One
If you're preparing a meal for yourself, start by checking the quantities for 1 serving below. These are some of the ingredients taken from the ingredient list in this post. Check the complete list of ingredients and seasonings below for the remaining items and amounts, then compare them with what you have at home.
- Soft tofu: 0.5 pack (350 g per whole pack)
- Egg: 1
- Water: 1.5 paper cups (180 mL each)
Rather than using an entire package, measure out the amount you need first, then continue with the preparation and cooking steps in the main recipe.
When making soft tofu and egg soup for yourself or two people, you may wonder how to divide the ingredients appropriately. Knowing the exact difference in ingredient amounts for 1 and 2 servings helps you prepare the soup neatly and make it taste great.
Difference in the Amounts of Soft Tofu and Egg
For 1 serving, use half of a 350 g pack of soft tofu and 1 egg. For 2 servings, you need one full 350 g pack of soft tofu and 2 eggs. Check the package weight so you can use exactly half of the tofu. The egg quantity increases by one, from 1 to 2. Simply double each ingredient to prepare the amounts for two servings.
Next, for 1 serving, you need 1.5 paper cups of water (180 mL) and 0.5 household eating spoonful of soy sauce. For 2 servings, use 3 cups of water and 1 household eating spoonful of soy sauce, exactly twice the amount for 1 serving. When measuring the soy sauce, use the same household eating spoon each time.
Measuring the Vegetables and Garlic
For green onion, use 0.25 stalk (about 1/4 stalk) for 1 serving and 0.5 stalk for 2 servings. Garlic doubles from 1 clove for 1 serving to 2 cloves for 2 servings. Green onion and garlic should also be doubled from the amounts for 1 serving to prepare the ingredients for 2 servings. Keep all the vegetables similar in size and preparation so the flavor stays consistent.
For a smaller portion, 0.25 stalk of green onion is enough for 1 serving, so avoid adding too much. The amount of minced garlic can also vary during preparation, so be sure to check the quantity just before cooking. With these distinctions, you can make the recipe according to its instructions for both 1 and 2 servings.
Summary of Ingredient Amounts for 1 and 2 Servings
— 1 serving: 0.5 pack of soft tofu (based on 350 g), 1 egg, 1.5 cups of water (270 mL), 0.5 household eating spoonful of soy sauce, 0.25 stalk of green onion, 1 clove of garlic
— 2 servings: 1 pack of soft tofu, 2 eggs, 3 cups of water (540 mL), 1 household eating spoonful of soy sauce, 0.5 stalk of green onion, 2 cloves of garlic
Measure liquids such as water and soy sauce according to the cooking steps, then add them in order. Use the same measuring tools consistently to maintain the ingredient proportions.
These amounts provide a reference point when adjusting only the quantity of ingredients without changing the flavor or cooking time. The ingredients increase exactly twofold for each additional serving, so use this as a guide when preparing them.
Recipe Ingredients
Choose and prepare one of the two quantities below based on how many people you are serving.
- Soft tofu: 1 serving 0.5 pack (350 g per whole pack) / 2 servings 1 pack (350 g per whole pack)
- Egg: 1 serving 1 / 2 servings 2
- Water: 1 serving 1.5 paper cups (180 mL each) / 2 servings 3 paper cups (180 mL each)
- Soy sauce: 1 serving 0.5 household eating spoonful / 2 servings 1 household eating spoonful
- Green onion: 1 serving 0.25 stalk / 2 servings 0.5 stalk
- Garlic: 1 serving 1 clove / 2 servings 2 cloves
Complete Cooking Instructions
Step 1. Beat the egg in a small bowl. Rinse the green onion and cut it into 0.5 cm-wide pieces, then finely mince the garlic. Open the soft tofu package and measure out the amount listed below.
Step 2. Put the water, soy sauce, and garlic in a pot and bring to a boil. Spoon in large pieces of soft tofu, and once it comes back to a boil, cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes.
Step 3. While the broth is gently simmering, slowly drizzle in the beaten egg. Don't stir right away; wait 1 minute, then gently stir the bottom once.
Step 4. Add the green onion and cook for 1 more minute. Turn off the heat when no translucent egg remains and the soft tofu is hot all the way through.
See the ingredients and cooking steps for soft tofu and egg soup
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