Traditional Chinese Medicine Medicated Diet Recipe Book

Spleen deficiency, middle jiao disharmony, excess dampness/ Hypertension, high blood

sugar, high cholesterol, weight control, cancer prevention etc

Buddhist Tofu Soup

Ingredients:
8 to 10 - Dried shiitake or other mushrooms
1 to 2 cups - Water
1 (12-14 oz) package - Firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup - Fresh bamboo shoots, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
4 cloves - Garlic, peeled and minced
1 (1 inch) piece - Ginger, peeled and minced
6 cups - Vegetable broth
1 cup - Chinese cabbage or bok choy, chopped into 1/2 inch slices
1 Tbsp - Dark sesame oil
1 Tbsp - Soy sauce, or to taste
2 Tbsp - Oyster sauce (vegetarian is available)

Directions:

1. Soak the shiitakes in warm water for about 20 minutes. Reserve the water for later use.
   Remove and discard the stems if desired. Chop the mushrooms into 1 inch pieces.


2. Combine the mushrooms, reserved mushroom water, tofu, bamboo shoots, garlic, ginger and
   broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.


3. Add the Chinese cabbage to the soup, cook for another 5 mintues.


4. Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, and the oyster sauce (if using), then serve.

Actions/Indications/Functions

• Tonify the spleen


• Harmonize the middle jiao