Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
The taro stem soup with shrimp and meat is an easy soup to make, with the sweetness of shrimp and meat blending with the distinctive aroma of taro stem, creating an irresistible appeal for the taste buds. Let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen to immediately prepare this delicious and refreshing taro stem soup to treat the family!
Ingredients for Shrimp and Meat Taro Stem Soup Serves 3 people
Taro stem 300 gr Ground meat 50 gr Dried shrimp 12 pieces Green onions 2 stalks Vietnamese coriander 3 stalks (ngò ôm) Red onion 1 bulb Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Common seasoning a little (seasoning/ sugar/ pepper) Salt powder 1/2 tablespoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh water lily stems
- Fresh water lily stems are those that are still fresh, with a stem that is not too thick or too thin.
- The stem of the water lily has a slightly dark color or is muddy, indicating it is natural and fresh.
- You should buy water lily stems at markets in the morning to easily find fresh ones.
- Avoid purchasing water lily stems that are yellowed, wilted, looking unfresh, or bruised.
How to choose good dried shrimp
- Choose dried shrimp that have a natural orange color on the outside and a yellowish tint inside, with colors that are not too bright and free from black or white mold.
- When held, they should feel dry, not too moist, as moisture can lead to mold during storage.
- Prioritize buying dried shrimp from reputable places; for canned varieties, check the expiration date and origin to ensure quality and safety.
- Additionally, you can easily make dried shrimp at home, which is convenient and ensures safety.
How to choose fresh and delicious ground pork
- It is advisable to buy ground pork when the meat is still fresh and new. The meat should have a bright pink color, not turning dark, green, with white spots, or having a foul smell.
- If buying pre-ground meat in the supermarket, choose packages that are sealed without signs of tampering, and the labels should not be erased.
- If buying at the market, purchase from reputable places; you can buy fresh pork in whole pieces and ask the seller to grind it or grind it yourself at home using a meat grinder.
- Do not buy pork of unclear origin or that has been thawed, with pale colors and an unpleasant smell.
How to make Shrimp and Pork Soup
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Preparing Ingredients
First, for the water lily stems, peel off the outer skin, wash thoroughly with water, then cut them in half, slice into pieces about the size of a finger, and soak them in water. After that, drain them.
Next, to reduce the sliminess and cook the water lily stems faster, boil a pot of water and blanch the stems for 2 – 3 minutes, then remove and rinse with cold water, and drain.
For dried shrimp, soak in hot water for 5 – 8 minutes until the shrimp softens, then remove half to pound and leave the other half whole.
Shallots should be peeled, washed, and sliced.
Chives and Vietnamese coriander should have their roots removed, washed, and chopped finely.
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Cook the soup
Add 1 teaspoon of cooking oil to the pot, heat the oil, then add minced shallots and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the minced pork and stir for 1 minute, until the meat firms up, then add the dried shrimp. Continue to stir the shrimp and meat for another minute before adding 1.5 liters of water.
When the water boils, add the water spinach and cook on low heat, seasoning the soup with 1.5 teaspoons of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of stock granules, and stir to dissolve the seasonings evenly.
Cook the soup for 10 – 15 minutes until the water spinach stems are tender just cooked through, then add chopped green onions and Vietnamese coriander before turning off the heat.
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your family’s preference and sprinkle a little ground pepper.
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Finished Product
So we have completed the dish of shrimp and pork water lily soup for the family meal.
The shrimp and pork water lily soup has a rich flavor, and the broth is sweet from the pork and dried shrimp. The water lily is cooked just right to maintain a slight crispness, with a fragrant hint of green onions and coriander; surely this will be a soup that helps the family have a really delicious meal.
It’s really easy to successfully make the delicious water lily soup with shrimp and pork. This dish will change your family’s menu so it doesn’t get boring. Wishing you success!
*The recipe and images are shared from Facebook Meo Meo
