1. Seaweed soup with fresh shrimp
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Seaweed Soup with Fresh Shrimp For 4 people
Fresh shrimp 200 gr Dried seaweed 1 pack Green onions 2 stalks Shallots 3 bulbs Ginger 1/2 bulb Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Seasoning powder 2 teaspoons MSG a little
How to choose fresh shrimp
Choose fresh shrimp with transparent legs that stick tightly to the body. The shrimp’s body should be slightly curved, with firm, taut flesh, and not too large. The shell of the shrimp should be intact, with the head firmly attached to the body. The tail of the shrimp should be neatly arranged, not spread out or missing.
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How to prepare Seaweed Soup with Fresh Shrimp
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Prepare the shrimp
Cut off the head and legs of the shrimp, then peel the shell. Use one hand to hold the shrimp’s head and the other hand to hold the shrimp’s body, gently separating the dirt from the outside. Once all the dirt is removed, gently pull the shrimp vein out, then rinse the shrimp thoroughly with clean water.
To enhance the shrimp’s flavor when cooking, marinate the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder and add 1 teaspoon of minced shallots for about 10 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
Cut off the roots of the green onion, wash it clean, and cut it into small pieces about 1 finger length.
Peel the shallots, wash them clean, and chop them finely. Peel the ginger, and cut it into thin slices.
Cut the seaweed package open, put it in a pot, pour enough water to cover the seaweed, soak for about 15 minutes, then take it out, add salt and gently massage for about 1-2 minutes before rinsing again with clean water.
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Cooking soup
Place a pot on the stove and add 1 teaspoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the chopped shallots to the pot and stir until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the pot and gently stir until the shrimp are firm and slightly red.
Next, pour 400ml of water into the pot, add the sliced ginger, and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the seaweed and stir well for the seaweed to cook.
Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce to the pot, cover it, and let the soup boil once more. Then season with a little monosodium glutamate and add the green onions before turning off the heat.
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Final product
And that’s how you finish a bowl of hot seaweed soup with fresh shrimp. Quickly serve the soup in a bowl to enjoy its delicious flavor.
Seaweed soup with fresh shrimp has a sweet, refreshing taste from the broth combined with the chewy, crunchy seaweed and the sweet, firm shrimp, creating a delicious and nutritious meal for the family.
2. Seaweed soup with dried shrimp
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Seaweed Soup with Dried Shrimp Serves 4
Dried seaweed 1 package Dried shrimp 10 gr Tofu 2 pieces Dried shiitake mushrooms 50 gr (dried shiitake mushrooms) Minced shallots 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 teaspoons Minced ginger 1 teaspoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (seasoning salt/sugar/msg)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good dried shrimp
- The outside of the shrimp has a natural orange color, while the inside is yellowish, not too bright, and free from black or white mold.
- When held, it feels dry, not too moist, as storing shrimp in a damp environment can lead to mold.
How to choose good tofu
- The outside of the tofu piece is off-white, intact, and not broken.
- When held, it feels light, is soft to the touch, and has a fragrant smell of soybeans.
How to choose good shiitake mushrooms
You can use either fresh or dried shiitake mushrooms.
- Choose dried shiitake mushrooms that feel slightly heavy when held, are of moderate size, have tightly curled caps, and a natural brownish-yellow color that is not overly dark.
- Fresh shiitake mushrooms may have slightly cracked caps but are relatively uniform and plump. The folds under the cap are closed. The mushrooms have a natural fragrant smell.
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How to prepare Seaweed soup with dried shrimp
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Soak dried shrimp
Before soaking, the dried shrimp need to be washed thoroughly with cold water. Then soak the shrimp in warm water for 15 – 30 minutes to soften them.
Alternatively, you can use a pestle to lightly crush the shrimp and then add them to the soup while cooking to help the dried shrimp soften more quickly!
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Prepare other ingredients
Cut open the seaweed package, put it in a pot, pour enough water to cover the seaweed, soak for about 15 minutes, then remove, add salt and massage gently for about 1 – 2 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Remove the seaweed, drain it, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Wash the tofu briefly with water until clean, then cut it into small square pieces.
Peel the shallots, and slice them thinly. Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 10 minutes to expand, then rinse clean and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the ginger, and mince it finely.
How to quickly prepare dried shiitake mushrooms to soften and clean sand
- Soak the shiitake mushrooms in water with a temperature of 60 – 80 degrees Celsius for about 7 – 10 minutes to expand. Or soak in cold water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Then cut off the stems of the mushrooms. Rinse the mushrooms, rinse several times, and gently squeeze after each rinse to clean the sand and dirt.
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Cooking soup
Add 2 teaspoons of cooking oil to the pot. When the oil is hot, add the shallots and stir until fragrant.
Add dried shrimp and shiitake mushrooms in turn and stir evenly. Season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder and stir quickly for 3 minutes.
When the mixture becomes fragrant, add 400ml of water to the pot and add the minced ginger to eliminate the fishy smell of the seaweed.
When the water boils, taste and adjust the seasoning, then add the tofu.
Once the water boils again, add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce. Then add the seaweed until it is tender to complete the dish.
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Final product
The hot seaweed soup with dried shrimp is ready to be served in a bowl for you to enjoy. The soup has a sweet, refreshing taste with the combination of chewy, crispy seaweed and dried shrimp that retains its characteristic sweetness, making it very appealing.
How to properly prepare clean seaweed
You can use either dried or fresh seaweed to cook this soup!
For fresh seaweed, wash it thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
For dried seaweed, to eliminate the fishy smell, you can use some methods as follows:
Method 1: Remove the fishy smell with salt
Soak the dried seaweed in cold water for 15 – 20 minutes until it expands and softens. Remove it, rinse it clean, squeeze out excess water, then add salt and gently massage for about 1 – 2 minutes, then rinse again with clean water.
Method 2: Remove the fishy smell with fresh ginger
Soak the dried seaweed in cold water with a little chopped ginger for 15 – 20 minutes until it expands and softens, then remove, rinse clean and prepare.
Method 3: Remove the fishy smell with vinegar
Soak the seaweed in cold water for 15 – 20 minutes until it expands and softens, add a little vinegar, gently massage for 1 – 2 minutes, then rinse clean with water.
Method 4: Marinate with sesame oil
Soak the seaweed in cold water for 15 – 20 minutes until it expands and softens, rinse clean, drain, then cut the seaweed into suitable sizes and marinate with salt, seasoning powder, and sesame oil before cooking.
Above are 2 ways to prepare seaweed soup that are delicious, attractive, and extremely simple that you can complete at home. Let’s join TasteVN to make it right away!
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