Skip to content
Back to your kitchen
Tofu Shorba
🇵🇰 Pakistani

Tofu Shorba

🇵🇰 Pakistani

A clear, restorative pakistani soup starring tofu — light on the palate, big on aroma. About 32 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 22 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, diced
  • Tomato2, grated
  • Garlic3 cloves, minced
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantrosmall handful
  • Tofu400 g
  • Stock or Broth1 litre
  • Vermicelli50 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sweat the onion in the Ghee until translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and garam masala and cook for 30 seconds more.

  3. 3

    Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer, and add the tofu.

  4. 4

    Simmer gently until the tofu is just cooked through and the broth tastes rounded.

  5. 5

    Ladle into warm bowls and top each with fresh cilantro and a grind of black pepper.

Chef's tip

Prep everything before the heat goes on — pakistani cooking moves fast once it starts.

Cook it with your pantry → Share this page: /dish/894

Watch how it's made

Video: Arabic Chicken Shorba Recipe by Food Fusion · on YouTube