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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
As we often see, a family meal must have at least one main dish and one soup. Soups are very diverse. On this occasion, TasteVN will guide you on how to cook sweet and refreshing fish soup with chrysanthemum greens that is also simple. Let’s start cooking right away!
Ingredients for Fish Soup with Chrysanthemum Greens For 3 people
Catfish 300 gr Chrysanthemum greens 200 gr Shallots 8 bulbs Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon Common seasonings a little (Salt/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder) Filtered water 500 ml
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose the right catfish
- You should choose fish that are still alive, swimming vigorously, have bright colors, clear eyes, and especially have shimmering tiny pink rays along their bodies.
- Fresh catfish will still be slimy, and their gills will be pink. You can put the fish in water; if it is fresh, it will sink. In contrast, if the fish floats, it is spoiled.
- Some signs to recognize spoiled catfish: The fish swims weakly, has a swollen body, scales fall off easily, eyes are sunken and cloudy, color is pale or white, flesh is not elastic, the belly and anus are swollen, and there is an unusual foul smell.
How to choose fresh and delicious water spinach (tần ô)
- To buy fresh water spinach, you should choose bunches that are dark green, appear fresh, and especially are not bruised, wilted, or infested with pests.
- You can check the freshness of the water spinach by feeling it with your hand and gently pressing the stem. If you find the spinach too hard, you shouldn’t buy it as those are old stems, which may taste bitter. Conversely, if it feels soft, those are young stems, which will be sweet and fragrant.
How to prepare Fish Soup with Water Spinach
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Prepare and marinate the fish
After buying the fish, clean it, then marinate it with 3 chopped shallots, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder. After that, mix well and let it marinate for 20 minutes for the fish to absorb the seasonings.
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Prepare the water spinach (tần ô)
200g of water spinach, cut off the roots, remove the old leaves, then wash it thoroughly, and put the greens in a basket to drain.
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Cook the fish soup with water spinach
First, place a deep non-stick pan on the gas stove, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
When the oil is hot, add 5 crushed shallots and sauté until fragrant. Then, pour the marinated fish into the pan, stir gently to sear the fish, and add about 500ml of water into a bowl, bringing it to a boil over high heat.
Next, add the water spinach and continue to boil for about 5 minutes, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste before turning off the heat.
Finally, just ladle the soup into a bowl, and you have a delicious and refreshing summer soup.
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Final Product
Sweet potato fish soup with chrysanthemum has the natural sweetness of sweet potato fish, and the chrysanthemum provides a refreshing taste, making it very suitable for summer meals.
You should enjoy the soup while it is still hot, along with white rice and a savory dish, which will definitely make you want more rice.
Recently, TasteVN shared with you how to cook canh cá khoai cải cúc very simply at home. With its refreshing sweetness, this soup will enhance the flavor of your family meal. There’s no reason to hesitate, so let’s get started right away. Wishing you success in making this dish!
