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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sweet Mustard Greens and Dried Shrimp Soup For 3 people
Sweet mustard greens 1 bunch (about 300g) Dried shrimp 20 g (about 10 pieces) Shallots 2 bulbs Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (Ground pepper/ salt/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh sweet mustard greens
- Choose mustard greens with dark green leaves, thick leaves, smooth leaves, and tender stems as they are still young.
- Do not buy if you see the greens have developed many stems, hard stems, or yellowing leaves as they are old.
- Avoid choosing greens that are light green, have black spots on the stem or leaves, or wilted leaves.
How to choose delicious, quality dried shrimp
- It is advisable to choose dried shrimp that have a natural red color (the color of brick). Avoid selecting shrimp that is bright red or dark as this may indicate that the shrimp has been cooked before drying or dyed with colorants.
- Choose shrimp that are evenly shaped, firm flesh, clean shells, and when held, feel dry and do not have any unusual smell.
- You can buy dried shrimp at reputable stores and supermarkets to ensure the origin and expiration date.
- Additionally, you can make dried shrimp at home following the recipe from TasteVN below.
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How to make Sweet Cabbage Soup with Dried Shrimp
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Prepare the ingredients
Sweet cabbage bought should have the roots cut off and any damaged leaves removed. Next, soak it in diluted salt water for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water 2 – 3 times and let it drain. After that, cut into small pieces about the length of a finger.
Dried shrimp should be rinsed briefly in cold water and then soaked in hot water for about 15 minutes (or if soaking in plain water, soak for about 20 – 30 minutes) to soften the shrimp. After that, drain the shrimp.
Shallots should have their skins removed, be washed, and then sliced thinly.
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Pound the shrimp
Add the softened shrimp into a mortar and pound until the shrimp is fluffy.
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Cook the soup
Place a pot on the stove, turn on medium heat, and add 3 teaspoons of cooking oil to the pot. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add sliced shallots and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Next, add the pounded dried shrimp and stir-fry for about 3 more minutes, then add about 1 bowl of filtered water (approximately 500ml) and bring to a boil over high heat.
When the water boils, skim off any foam floating on the surface, then add the chopped sweet mustard greens. Wait for the mixture to boil again, then season the pot with 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, then gently stir to dissolve the seasonings completely. After that, taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then turn off the heat.
Finally, ladle the soup into a bowl, sprinkle with a little ground pepper, and enjoy.
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Final Product
The sweet mustard greens soup with dried shrimp is completed with a light sweetness. The mustard greens are soft but not mushy, the dried shrimp is chewy and has a light aroma. The seasoning is perfectly balanced. This dish is best enjoyed with a bowl of hot rice to make it even better.
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So, the sweet mustard greens soup with dried shrimp is complete, quite simple, isn’t it? I hope the recipe shared above will help you easily prepare this soup. Wishing you success in making it!
* Source of the recipe and images shared from Facebook: Duyên Nguyễn
