Preparation
15 minutes
Processing
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
With the gentle sour taste of sour soup made from giang leaves and red tilapia that TasteVN has shared below, it will surely make your family meal more appealing. Let’s cook right away!
Ingredients for Giang Leaf Soup with Red Tilapia For 4 people
Red tilapia 1.5 kg (1 large fish) Tomato 2 fruits Giang leaves 150 gr Green onions 3 stalks Garlic 3 cloves Shallots 2 bulbs Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon Seasoning powder 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (sugar/ seasoning/ ground pepper/ salt)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh red tilapia
- To make the best giang leaf soup with red tilapia, you should choose live fish that are swimming vigorously in the tank.
- If buying prepared fish, choose those with clear eyes, red gills, good elasticity when pressed, shiny scales, white-colored anus that is retracted, and a flat belly without bulging.
- Avoid buying live fish that are swimming weakly, lethargically, or prepared fish that have a swollen belly, pale color, or a fishy or slightly sour smell.
How to choose fresh and delicious giang leaves
- Choose giang leaves that are dark green, as these are mature leaves that will have a better sour taste compared to lighter-colored leaves.
- Choose giang leaves that are intact, not bruised, and do not have too many white spots or black blemishes on them.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- It is recommended to choose tomatoes with bright red skin, uniform color, not scratched or damaged, feel firm and heavy when held, and have the characteristic smell of tomatoes.
- Prioritize choosing tomatoes with green stems, tightly attached to the top of the tomato.
- Do not buy tomatoes that are red mixed with green, tomatoes with black spots on the skin, or tomatoes that are mushy and too soft.
How to prepare Diêu Hồng Leaf Soup
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Preparation and marinating fish
To eliminate the fishy smell, after purchasing the Diêu Hồng fish, remove all gills, clean the scales, and then rub salt over the fish for about 2 – 3 minutes. Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces and rinse with clean water, then drain.
Next, marinate the fish with 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning granules. Let it sit for 15 minutes for the spices to penetrate the fish evenly.
Ways to eliminate the fishy smell of Diêu Hồng fish- Method 1: After cleaning off all the scales and gills, cut the fish into small bite-sized pieces and soak them in rice water for about 15 – 20 minutes. Then take them out, rinse thoroughly with water, and drain.
- Method 2: Mix warm water with lemon juice and soak the fish for about 5 – 7 minutes, then rinse with water.
- Method 3: Use salt to rub on the fish, then scale it and proceed to clean the fish.
See details: Ways to eliminate the fishy smell of Diêu Hồng fish.
Remove damaged leaves, yellow leaves from the giang leaves, wash thoroughly, and then chop into small pieces (not too finely). Wash the tomatoes and cut them into wedges.
Remove the roots from the green onions, wash them clean, and cut them into sections. Peel the purple onions and slice them. Peel the garlic and mince it.
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Cooking sour leaf soup with red tilapia
Place a pot on the stove, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, and heat. Add sliced shallots and crushed garlic to sauté until fragrant. When everything is aromatic, add 1.5 liters of filtered water (equivalent to 1.5 bowls of water).
When the water boils, add the fish and cook over medium heat for about 5 – 8 minutes until the fish is cooked, then season with 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 tablespoon of salt.
Then add the quartered tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, then add the prepared sour leaves and chopped green onions, and turn off the heat. Adjust the seasoning to taste, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to complete.
Tip: Add the sour leaves and turn off the heat immediately; if you boil them for too long, the sour leaves will impart more sourness, making the soup less tasty. -
Final Product
The sour leaf soup with red tilapia is really easy to complete in no time. The soup has a light sour taste from the sour leaves and tomatoes, with firm fish meat that has a natural sweetness.
You can enjoy it hot with rice or with fresh noodles, both are delicious. Wish you success in making it.
The sour leaf soup with red tilapia is now complete with simple steps! Wish you success with this dish!
*Source of the recipe and images shared from Facebook: Meo Meo.
