Tom Jued
Clear, soothing soup with pork, tofu, and glass noodles.
Ingredients
- 250 g Ground pork
- 200 g Silken tofu
- 100 g Noodles
- ¼ head Cabbage
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 Scallions
- 3 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1200 ml Chicken stock
- ½ tsp White pepper
Method
- Mix the ground pork with the minced garlic and white pepper, then roll into small balls.
- Soak the noodles in warm water until soft, then drain.
- Bring the stock to a gentle simmer and drop in the pork balls, cooking until they float and are firm and no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes.
- Add the cabbage, silken tofu, and drained noodles and warm through gently, seasoning with the fish sauce.
- Scatter with scallions and serve.
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About Tom Jued
Tom jued is the clear, mild soup of the Thai table, the gentle counterpoint to the fiery curries and hot-sour soups it's usually served beside. Its name signals its character: a bland, soothing broth meant to cool and reset the palate rather than dominate it. This version carries pork balls seasoned with garlic and white pepper, silken tofu, cabbage, and glass noodles in a light chicken stock, so the flavor is delicate and clean, savory from fish sauce with a faint peppery warmth. Eating it feels restorative, the sort of bowl you reach for when you want comfort without heat or heaviness.
Much of the appeal is in how little the broth is manipulated. The pork is rolled into small balls and poached directly in the simmering stock, which keeps the soup clear and lets the meat gently flavor the liquid as it cooks. The tofu and noodles are only warmed through at the end so nothing turns to mush, and the cabbage keeps a slight bite. Serving four, it's a fast, high-protein soup that works as a light meal on its own or as the calming element in a larger spread of bolder Thai dishes.
Tom Jued: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tom Jued?
A serving has about 401 calories — 27.3g protein, 35.5g carbs, 16.9g fat, 2.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 27.3g of protein, roughly 27% of its calories.
Is Tom Jued gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Noodles. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Tom Jued take to make?
About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 19 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
How many servings does Tom Jued make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.