Vegan Dou Jiang (Soy Milk Soup) with Youtiao Croutons

Ingredients

• 4 cups Unsweetened Soy Milk
• 2 pieces Youtiao (Chinese Fried Dough)
• 1 tablespoon Dried Shrimp (Vegan Substitute)
• 1/4 cup Pickled Mustard Greens
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Chili Oil (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven or air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Cut the 2 pieces of Youtiao into 1/2-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket. Bake or air-fry for 5-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool.
2. 2Pour the 4 cups of Unsweetened Soy Milk into a medium saucepan. Heat the soy milk over medium heat until it is warm and steaming, but do not let it come to a boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3Stir in the 1 tablespoon of Dried Shrimp (Vegan Substitute), the 1/4 cup of Pickled Mustard Greens, the 2 tablespoons of Soy Sauce, and the 1/4 teaspoon of White Pepper. Continue to heat gently for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ingredients are well combined and the soup is heated through.
4. 4Carefully ladle the hot soup into 4 individual serving bowls.
5. 5Top each bowl of soup with a generous portion of the crispy youtiao croutons you prepared earlier.
6. 6If desired, drizzle each serving with 1 teaspoon of Chili Oil and 1 teaspoon of Sesame Oil. Serve immediately while the soup is hot and the croutons are crisp.

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