On a hot sunny day like this, having a soup to cool down the family meal is nothing better, right? Stir-fried mustard greens with shrimp might be the perfect choice right now. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to make this delicious and attractive soup right away!
1. Stir-fried Mustard Greens with Dried Shrimp
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Mustard Greens with Dried Shrimp For 4 people
Mustard greens 700 gr Dried shrimp 10 pieces Ginger 1 bulb (small size) Shallots 1 bulb Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Common spices a little (sugar/ seasoning/ pepper) Seasoning powder 1/2 teaspoon
How to choose quality dried shrimp
- Choose dried shrimp that have a natural orange color on the outside and yellowish on the inside, not too bright, and not moldy or white.
- When held, they should feel dry and not too moist, as storing shrimp that are too damp can lead to mold.
- Prefer to buy dried shrimp from reputable places; for canned varieties, check the expiration date and origin to ensure quality safety.
- Additionally, you can also make dried shrimp at home using the recipe shared by TasteVN.
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How to make Dry Shrimp Vegetable Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
First, for the vegetable, you need to pick the young shoots and leaves. Remove the fibrous part of the stem and wash it clean.
Cut the vegetable into small pieces about the size of one finger.
Soak the dry shrimp in warm water for about 15 minutes until they soften, then pound them finely.
Peel the shallots, wash them clean, and slice them. For the ginger, peel it, wash it clean, and pound it finely.
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Cooking soup
You add to the pot 1 teaspoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, you add shallots to fry fragrant, then add dried shrimp, stir well in the pot for 1 minute to avoid burning.
Next, you add 1.5 liters of filtered water to the pot and bring it to a boil.
When the water has boiled, you add the broccoli stems and cook on medium heat. Season the soup with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning.
Cook the soup for 5 – 10 minutes until the broccoli stems are tender, then taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then turn off the heat and add crushed ginger and a little pepper.
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Final product
So we have completed the dish of broccoli stem soup with dried shrimp, refreshing for this hot season.
The cooked broccoli stem soup still retains its vibrant green color. The soup is rich, sweet from the dried shrimp, with a faint aroma of warm ginger. Eating the soup hot with white rice is the best.
2. Fresh shrimp and mustard greens soup
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fresh shrimp and mustard greens soup Serves 4 people
Mustard greens 500 gr Fresh shrimp 100 gr Shallots 1 bulb Green onions 3 stalks Cilantro A little Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon Common seasoning A little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious shrimp
- To choose fresh shrimp, first, you should select shrimp that are of moderate size, with clear shells and bright eyes.
- Fresh shrimp, when held, should feel firm to the touch, with hard shells and should still be jumping.
- Avoid choosing shrimp that are pale in color, with soft shells and flesh, as these are spoiled shrimp. Eating them will result in a texture that is neither firm nor sweet.
How to Make Fresh Prawn Mustard Greens Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
Mustard greens bought should have the young stems picked and the old, wilted stems discarded. Then soak them in diluted salt water for about 5 – 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly with water until clean, drain, and cut into small pieces suitable for eating.
The prawns should be peeled clean, the heads removed, and the black vein on the back of the prawns should be cleaned out. If there is prawn roe, keep it aside, then wash the prawns. Crush half of the prawns in a mortar, leaving the rest whole.
Green onions and cilantro should have the roots and wilted leaves cut off, washed clean, and then placed in a basket to drain. The red onion should be peeled, lightly washed for cleanliness, and then minced finely.
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Cooking soup
Place a pot on the stove, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pot and heat it over medium flame. Wait for the oil to get hot, then add minced shallots to sauté until fragrant. Next, add all the shrimp and stir-fry together, using chopsticks to stir evenly until the shrimp is cooked and changes color.
Then add about 2 bowls of filtered water (rice bowl) into the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then gradually add the seasonings including: 1 teaspoon of MSG, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.
Finally, wait for the soup to boil vigorously, then skim off the foam and add the broccoli. As soon as the vegetables are just cooked, add chopped green onions and cilantro, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat. Do not let the vegetables overcook as they will lose their crispness and the green color of the broccoli.
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Final product
Scoop the soup into a bowl, sprinkle a little ground pepper on top. Thus, the dish of fresh shrimp stir-fried mustard greens is completed, extremely delicious and visually appealing.
The broth is clear, and the soup has a natural sweet taste thanks to the shrimp, making the meal more enticing.
How to choose fresh and delicious mustard greens
- The peak season for mustard greens is from September to April of the following year. At this time, the greens will be very tender, with green, thin leaves, thick stalks, not rough or infested with pests, and without blemishes.
- You should choose mustard greens that are not wilted, free from pests, and not bruised.
- When going to the market or supermarket, try to go early to select the freshest mustard greens.
- Avoid buying bundles of mustard greens that have many yellow leaves, are bruised, or wilted.
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So we have completed 2 simple and quick ways to cook bok choy soup with shrimp at home, with a refreshing taste that is very suitable for hot summer days. Get into the kitchen and try the bok choy soup recipe shared by TasteVN. Wishing you success in making this dish!
