1. Sweet and sour dried fish soup with water spinach
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sweet and sour dried fish soup with water spinach Serves 2
Dried fish 200 gr Water spinach 1 stem (morning glory) Tomato 1 piece Pineapple 1/4 piece (ripe) Okra 4 pieces Bean sprouts 100 gr Seasoning greens 50 gr Green onion 2 stalks Chili 3 pieces Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Tamarind juice 10 gr (1 squeeze) Cooking oil 100 ml Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh water spinach
- You should choose those with bright green color, smooth surface, and not rough.
- In addition, prioritize choosing those that feel firm in hand, slightly heavy, and have no dark spots on the surface.
- Avoid selecting those that are withered, have many bruises.
How to choose fresh tomatoes
- Fresh tomatoes usually have a bright red color, smooth and shiny surface.
- Prioritize choosing those with the stem attached firmly to the tomato body.
- Do not select those that are bruised, scratched, or have many unusual black spots on the surface.
How to choose fresh pineapples
- You should choose pineapples that are bright yellow, slightly round, and stout.
- Choose those with large eyes, feel heavy in hand, and when squeezed are not too soft.
- Avoid selecting those that are bruised, scratched, and have many black patches; when pressed, they leak juice.
How to choose fresh okra
- You should choose those with bright green color, and a surface with many soft hairs.
- Prioritize choosing those that are evenly sized, not too large, and not too small.
- Do not select those that have a very fibrous stem, with many prominent veins on the surface.
How to make Sour Soup with Dried Snakehead Fish and Mung Bean
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Prepare Ingredients
Wash the tomatoes, remove the stem, and cut them into wedges. Clean the mung bean sprouts, peel off the outer skin, and cut into slices about 1/2 finger thick. Wash the okra and cut it into angled slices. Clean the green onions and chop them finely.
Carefully peel the pineapple, remove the eyes, wash it clean, and cut into slices about 1/2 finger thick.
How to peel mung bean sprouts without itching
- To reduce itching when cutting mung bean sprouts, after you finish cutting, you should wash your hands immediately with a bowl of diluted salt water.
- Alternatively, you should wear plastic gloves while cutting to protect your hands from contact with mung bean sprouts.
- Additionally, you can briefly blanch the mung bean sprouts in hot water before cutting to help with itching!
How to quickly peel pineapple without cutting the eyes
- Step 1: Cut off both ends of the pineapple.
- Step 2: Next, use a knife to cut the pineapple in half lengthwise.
- Step 3: Place the pineapple upside down on the cutting board, and use the knife to closely peel the skin, removing the eyes as well.
- Step 4: Cut off any remaining eyes that are left.
See details: 5 simple ways to peel pineapple that don’t take much time
Wash the fish thoroughly, place it in a colander to drain, and for the herbs, pick the leaves, wash them well, and let them drain.
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Fried Dried Snakehead Fish
Place a frying pan on the stove, add about 100ml of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until golden, then pour this garlic out into a bowl.
Reuse the oil that you just sautéed the garlic in, wait for the oil to heat up, then gradually add the dried snakehead fish, frying each side for about 2 minutes, then carefully take the fish out onto a plate.
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Cooking sour soup with dried snakehead fish
Place a pot on the stove, add about 500ml of water, wait for the water to boil, then use a ladle to scoop the boiling water into a bowl containing ripe tamarind, gently mash to extract the juice and add it to the pot.
Next, add pineapple and tomatoes to the pot, season with 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. After that, add shredded lotus stem, okra, and bean sprouts.
After cooking for about 7 minutes, when the soup is boiling, carefully add the fish, adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste, then turn off the stove, add chopped green onions, sliced chili, and fried garlic to enhance the flavor and appeal of the soup.
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Final product
The sour soup with dried snakehead fish and shredded lotus stem has an eye-catching color, appealing in both aroma and flavor. This dish offers many delightful experiences, with the dried fish being fatty and tender, while the tomatoes and pineapple have a slightly sour taste, blending together in a very enticing way.
2. Sour soup with dried fish and shredded banana
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Preparation
25 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for sour soup with dried fish and shredded banana For 2 people
Dried fish 300 gr Banana 400 gr Seasoning greens A little (scallions/cilantro) Lime 1.5 fruits Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Salt 1 teaspoon
How to choose fresh and delicious shredded banana
- You should choose freshly shredded banana to ensure its taste and freshness.
- Additionally, to ensure safety and quality, you can also shred it at home or buy pre-shredded banana at the supermarket.
How to prepare Sour Soup with Dried Dory Fish and Grated Banana
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Prepare the banana tree
Wash the banana tree thoroughly, remove the wilted outer leaves, then use a knife to cut off the outer skin, taking only the tender core inside.
Next, slice the banana tree into thin pieces and immediately place them in a bowl of salted water to prevent browning!
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Prepare other ingredients
Cut the dried Dory fish into small bite-sized pieces.
Wash the green onions and cilantro, remove the wilted parts, and chop them finely.
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Cook sour soup with dried fish
Place a pot on the stove, pour in about 500ml of water, wait for the water to boil, then add the dried fish, and season with 1 teaspoon of salt. Wait for the water to boil again, then add the banana.
After cooking for about 5 minutes, add the chopped green onion and cilantro. Next, season with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and squeeze the juice of 1.5 limes into it, mix well, and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Sweet and sour soup with dried fish and shredded banana is a Western specialty that many people love for its delicious, appealing, tangy, and savory flavor that is incredibly enticing.
The soft and fatty dried fish combined with the light and fluffy shredded banana will certainly provide a very unique experience.
How to choose and where to buy quality dried fish
- You should choose pieces of dried fish that have a dry surface, are not slimy, and have a distinctive aroma when smelled.
- To find dried fish, you can visit the dry goods section of traditional markets, supermarkets, or order online.
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