Meatball Skewers

Meatball Skewers

　　Meatball Skewers

　　There’s a chicken soup tofu skewer shop in Minsheng Hutong, Hengshui City. The owner used to run a street stall near Renmin Road Primary School but has since grown the business and now has their own small shop with a steady stream of regular customers. Tofu is low in calories and rich in nutrients, and the best part is you also get to enjoy some chicken soup, which is great for nourishing your skin and replenishing your health.

　　Clean the chicken bones, then cut them into large chunks. Put them in a pot of cold water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, discard the water. Add hot water, bring it to a boil over high heat for 3–5 minutes, then simmer over low heat with the lid on for about 15 minutes. Put the skewered tofu into the chicken soup, bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for more than 20 minutes (the longer, the better—the tofu will absorb more flavor the longer it cooks). Be sure to add hot water if you need to top up the liquid during cooking.

　　When eating, remove the skewers, brush the tofu with a bit of chili sauce, and place it in a bowl. Add a bit of chopped cilantro (definitely add this—those who don’t like cilantro can use just a little and leave it aside), garlic juice (made by mashing garlic and mixing it with a bit of water, let it sit for 10 minutes), a little vinegar, and a bit of chili powder. Finally, pour some chicken soup on top and it’s ready to eat.