How to cook sweet and refreshing taro soup with chicken for the whole family

How to prepare Chicken and Taro Soup

• 1

  Prepare the ingredients

  Peel the taro and place it in a bowl of diluted saltwater. During the peeling process, the dirt from the skin will stick to the flesh of the tuber, so when washing, remember to use a loofah to gently scrub it clean.

  Then rinse well with water, and cut the taro into bite-sized pieces, about 1 finger length.

  How to peel taro without itching

  • Method 1: You should leave the dirt on the taro, let the taro and your hands dry completely, and then peel the taro.
  • Method 2: Boil 1 liter of water with 2 teaspoons of salt and add the taro to the pot, cooking on high heat until the water begins to boil, then pour the taro into a colander, rinse with cold water to cool it down, and peel the skin.
  • Method 3: You can wrap the taro in aluminum foil and roast it lightly in the oven or put the taro in a bowl of cold water and heat it in the microwave, then rinse the taro with cold water and peel the skin.

  Chicken fillet should be washed thoroughly with diluted salt water, then rinsed with clean water, drained, and chopped finely.

  How to clean and eliminate the smell of chicken meat

  • Method 1: Rub the chicken meat with a mixture of salt and vinegar in a 2:1 ratio for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water several times.
  • Method 2: Similarly, you can replace vinegar with lemon; just rub a few slices of lemon with a little salt on the chicken, then rinse with clean water.
  • Method 3: Crush 1 piece of ginger and mix it with a little white wine to effectively eliminate the smell of chicken. Rub this ginger-wine mixture on the chicken and let it sit for about 30 minutes before cooking.

  See details: Effective ways to eliminate the smell of chicken meat

  Shallots should be peeled, rinsed with water to remove dirt, and then chopped finely.

  Culantro and coriander should have their roots trimmed, washed clean with water, and chopped finely.

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Stir-fried chicken

  Place a pot on the stove, turn on medium heat, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, and sauté minced shallots until fragrant.

  Next, add the minced chicken and season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder. Use chopsticks to stir-fry the chicken until it is cooked and crumbly, not sticking together.

  Add the diced taro, season with 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and stir-fry for about 3 minutes on the stove.

  

  

  
• 3

  Cook the soup

  Then add about 600ml of water to the pot, bring to a boil over medium heat. Continue to season with one teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 tablespoon of salt.

  Remove all the foam to make the soup clearer, when the soup boils, cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes until the taro is soft.

  After that, taste and adjust according to family preferences. Add the chopped coriander and cilantro to the soup and turn off the heat.

  

  
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  Finished Dish

  The finished chicken and taro soup is quick and incredibly simple. The broth is clear, the taro is soft and sticky, and the chicken is tender and juicy.

  This dish will offer a fresh combination and a more natural sweetness compared to cooking with pork. Let’s show off your cooking skills and treat the family!