BEAN CURD WITH SPINACH
In honor of the Chinese Lunar New Year 4706 - the Year of the Rat,
celebrated by Chinese all over the planet beginning on February 7th for
fifteen days, the soup this month is Mandarin Chinese and the
taste of Shanghai will be reflected in the salad of the month.
3 handfuls fresh baby spinach, rinsed, stems removed
3 scallions, sliced diagonally into thin slices
2 blocks of firm bean curd, cut into one inch cubes
2 tablespoons finely chopped pork fat
4 cups strong chicken broth
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1. Prepare all ingredients as directed.
2. Render the pork fat in a 4 quart size saucepan and fry until
browned. Drain rendered fat and discard. Add water and
chicken broth to the browned pork fat.
3. Bring mixture to a boil; lower heat to medium and add bean curd
cubes, spinach and scallions. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove pot from heat and stir in sesame oil.
Yield: 4 servings
