Miao-style Pickled Vegetable and Tofu Soup

Miao-style Pickled Vegetable and Tofu Soup

　　Miao-style Pickled Vegetable and Tofu Soup

　　Miao-style Pickled Vegetable and Tofu Soup is a traditional soup dish of the Miao people. The pickled vegetables are typically made from radish leaves and the slightly yellowing leaves of Chinese cabbage, which are spread out in a cool place for one or two days until they turn golden yellow. They are then chopped and placed in a jar, soaked in boiling rice broth and pickling starter, and kept near a heat source. After one day and one night, the mixture becomes golden and translucent. To make the soup, simply add water and some of the pickled vegetables, along with tofu cubes, plus wild scallions, a small amount of chili, and other seasonings. Once brought to a boil, it’s ready to eat. This soup has a tender yellow color, a fresh and light flavor, and is known to stimulate the appetite and promote health.