shiitake mushroom & tofu clear soup

ingredients:

• 2 soaked dried shiitake
• mushrooms
• 1/3 block of tofu
• 3 1/3 cups dried shiitake mushroom soup stock
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

step 1:

Cut off the stems of the shiitake mushrooms and cut the caps in half.

step 2:

Wash the tofu block lightly. Cut the tofu block in thirds lengthwise. Next, cut across 3 times. Then, place the knife one-third way down the side of the block and slice across. Finally, place the knife two-thirds way down the side and slice across again to form 36 tiny pieces.

step 3:

Prepare dried shiitake mushroom soup stock. Bring to a boil and add the tofu and the shiitake mushrooms.

step 4:

Simmer for a few minutes and add the salt and the soy sauce. Remove from heat and serve.