JajuJaju Recipe - Traditional Bhutanese Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup baby spinach, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Napa cabbage, finely shredded
• 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 cup firm tofu, diced (optional for extra richness)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp Bhutanese chili flakes (or substitute with Aleppo pepper)