1. Fresh shrimp squash soup
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fresh Shrimp Squash Soup For 2 people
Squash 500 gr Fresh shrimp 100 gr Green onion/cilantro 2 branches Red onion 2 bulbs Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (MSG/ground pepper/salt/seasoning)
How to choose fresh and delicious shrimp
- Fresh shrimp should have a dark green color, a firm and straight body, and a curved tail without slime, while spoiled shrimp or shrimp injected with chemicals to slow down decomposition usually have a pale color, the body can be bent, and the tail spreads out.
- You can hold the shrimp up to the light; if the joints of the shrimp are separated, you don’t feel the tension, or if you press on the body and feel grit, it’s best not to buy them as they may be old shrimp that have been frozen for a long time.
- You should buy shrimp at reputable markets or supermarkets to ensure freshness and quality.
How to prepare Fresh Shrimp Melon Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying the melon, peel it clean, rinse it with water until it’s clean, and then let it drain. Next, cut the melon lengthwise into 4 pieces and then slice each piece thinly, about 1/3 of a finger’s length.
The shrimp, after being bought, should have their heads and tails removed, then washed clean 2 – 3 times with diluted salt water and rinsed again with clean water, then drained.
Chives and cilantro should have their roots and wilted leaves removed, rinsed with water, and then drained. The shallots should be peeled, rinsed briefly with water, and then minced finely.
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Marinate the shrimp
Put the shrimp into a bowl and then gradually add the mixture of spices including: 1 spoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, a little ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and the minced shallots, mix well and marinate for about 10 minutes for the shrimp to absorb the spices.
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Cooking soup
Place the pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pot and heat over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the marinated shrimp and stir well until the shrimp is cooked, then add 1 liter of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Wait until the water boils, then add the squash.
Cook until the mixture boils again, and when the squash is just translucent, chop in some scallions and cilantro, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
So the fresh shrimp squash soup is now complete with a very appealing color. The fragrant fresh shrimp blends with the sweet and tender young squash, making the soup flavorful and incredibly attractive. This refreshing soup will help you enjoy your meal and eat more easily on hot days.
2. Dried shrimp squash soup
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Squash Soup with Dried Shrimp Serves 4 people
Squash 1 fruit (about 300gr) Dried shrimp 50 gr Green onions 2 stalks Common seasoning a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose good quality dried shrimp (dried shrimp paste)
- Good quality dried shrimp (dried shrimp paste) usually has a reddish-pink or light yellow color, with uniformly sized shrimp that emit the characteristic fragrance of dried shrimp.
- Dried shrimp are often packaged, so when buying, you need to check carefully. Only choose dried shrimp that are not moldy, have little dust, the packaging is not torn, the source of origin is clear, and they are not expired.
- To choose good quality dried shrimp, you should buy from reputable dry food stores, supermarkets, or shopping centers like TasteVN or you can also make safe and hygienic dried shrimp at home.
- Avoid buying dried shrimp that are too dark red, as they have been artificially colored, which can be harmful to health when consumed.
How to make Squash Soup with Dried Shrimp
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying the squash, peel it clean, wash it with water until it is clean, and then let it drain. Next, cut it in half lengthwise and then cut it into pieces about 1/2 finger thick.
Soak the dried shrimp in warm water for about 20 minutes, then rinse with water and let it drain. Remove the roots and wilted leaves from the green onions, then wash them clean and chop finely.
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Cooking Bottle Gourd Soup with Dried Shrimp
First, place a pot on the stove, add 500ml of filtered water along with the soaked dried shrimp and cook over medium heat until the water boils.
When the water boils, add the bottle gourd to the pot, continue cooking for about 5 minutes until the water boils again, season the pot with 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and stir well.
Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the bottle gourd is slightly translucent, then add 1 teaspoon of ground pepper to the pot and adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat and serve the soup in a bowl.
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Final Product
Finally, you just need to sprinkle a little chopped green onion into the bowl and you can start enjoying it right away. The hot and delicious pumpkin soup cooked with dried shrimp is incredibly appealing. The flavor of the pumpkin combined with the dried shrimp makes the soup sweet and refreshing.
With just a few simple steps, you can immediately prepare this pumpkin soup with dried shrimp. Let’s get into the kitchen and cook for the whole family to enjoy!
How to choose fresh and delicious gourd
- For gourds, you need to buy fresh young ones because the younger the gourd, the sweeter and softer it is to eat.
- Young gourds usually have many fine hairs, a thin skin (you can press it with your fingernail), and when held, they feel heavy and firm.
- A fresh gourd has a thick stem that is still wet with sap; when cut, it oozes juice, and the seeds inside are small and soft, making them edible.
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On a hot sunny day, enjoying a bowl of gourd soup with shrimp that is refreshing and delicious would be great, right? With just a few preparation steps, you can have an attractive and nutritious soup right away. TasteVN wishes you success in making this dish!
