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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Today, the section into the kitchen TasteVN will share with you a recipe for delicious oyster seaweed soup, with a rich flavor that is not fishy. With this soup, the steps to make it are extremely simple and easy to follow. Let’s do it together right away!
Ingredients for Oyster Seaweed Soup For 4 people
Fresh oysters 300 gr Dried seaweed 10 gr Tofu 2 pieces Ginger 5 gr Shallots 4 bulbs Green onions 10 stalks Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Salt 1 teaspoon Pepper 1/3 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1/2 teaspoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh, sweet oysters
- When choosing oysters, you should carefully observe the shell part with a peak, the shell must be tightly closed for the oysters to have more meat.
- You should open the oyster shell to check carefully if the oyster meat clings tightly to the shell, then you should buy it.
- When opening the oyster shell, if you find it easy, that oyster may be dead, and you should not buy it.
- You can try tapping the oyster shell, if there is no sound, it indicates that the oyster is dead or no longer fresh.
- You should not buy if you see the oyster has eggs because their taste will be bitter and not delicious.
What is dried seaweed? Where to buy it?
- Seaweed, also known as kelp, is a living plant found in brackish water, belonging to the seaweed group. Today, seaweed comes in two forms: fresh and dried seaweed.
- Dried seaweed is seaweed that has gone through various steps such as harvesting, processing, cleaning, and finally reprocessing according to demand.
- To buy dried seaweed, you can choose to purchase it at nearby stores, markets, and supermarkets. Additionally, you can easily order it online at bachhoaxanh.com to ensure safety and save time.
- The price of seaweed products used for cooking soups ranges from about 20,000 – 43,000 VND/package (updated in 06/2022).
How to prepare Oyster Seaweed Soup
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Prepare the oysters
First, take the oyster meat, then soak the oyster meat in clean water for 15 minutes. Finally, rinse thoroughly and let it drain.
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Preparation of Other Ingredients
The tofu you bought should be rinsed with clean water, then use a knife to cut it into small square pieces, then marinate with 1/2 spoon of seasoning powder for about 10 minutes.
For the seaweed, soak it in cold water for a few minutes to soften it. Then remove the seaweed and rinse it several times with water.
Other ingredients like green onions and red onions should be cleaned and chopped finely. As for the ginger, slice it into moderately thin strips.
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Cooking Seaweed Oyster Soup
First, you place a pot on the stove, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, sauté ginger with red onion, then add the prepared oyster meat and stir-fry until it is firm.
Next, add 1 liter of filtered water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, gradually add the seaweed and the prepared tofu.
Then, season the soup with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/3 teaspoon of pepper, and continue cooking the soup on high heat for about 5 minutes.
Finally, adjust the seasoning to your taste, sprinkle in chopped green onions, and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The seaweed oyster soup is delicious, flavorful, refreshing, and extremely nutritious.
The seaweed is crispy, the oysters are fresh, and the broth is rich and appealing. You can enjoy it with white rice or on its own while it’s still hot, which will be wonderful.
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Finally, we have completed the super nutritious seaweed oyster soup. Hope that with the article above, you can head to the kitchen right away to prepare a wonderful dish for your loved ones and friends to enjoy. TasteVN wishes you success in your cooking!
