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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Purslane soup with snakehead fish may sound strange but is very familiar; have you tried it? If not, let’s follow into the kitchen with TasteVN to make this simple, delicious, rustic soup to make your meal more appealing!
Ingredients for Purslane Soup with Snakehead Fish For 4 people
Tilapia 1 fish (about 500g) Purslane 500 g Green cabbage 200 g Onion 1 bulb Ginger 1 piece Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Salt/ ground pepper a little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh purslane (Tần ô)
- You should choose fresh purslane bundles that have a dark green color, feel the stems soft and fresh, not bruised or eaten by pests. Because these plants are still young, they will taste sweet and have a fragrant smell.
- In addition, the best purslane is the one just picked, usually sold every morning at the market or bought at supermarkets with a purchase date close to the production date.
- Do not choose old purslane plants; if you press them with your hand and they feel hard and brittle, it means they are old and will not taste good.
How to choose fresh and delicious tilapia
- Fresh and delicious tilapia usually has clear and slightly bulging eyes. The gills are pink-red, the scales are shiny, and they are tightly layered like tiles.
- The fish body is intact without wounds, and the scales are still firmly attached to the body. Choose fish that are plump, large, and smooth, with a firm body, and a head and body that are proportionate.
- The flesh of the fish is firm; when pressed, it should be elastic, and the skin should not have any unusual color. If you notice any abnormal signs such as bloating, weak swimming, or pale color, it is advisable not to buy them.
How to prepare chrysanthemum soup with tilapia
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Prepare the ingredients
Pick the young parts of chrysanthemum and green vegetables, then wash them clean and let them drain.
Peel the ginger, wash it, and then slice it. Peel the onion and cut it into wedges.
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Preparing the snakehead fish
When you buy the snakehead fish, cut off the gills and fins, scrape off the scales, and remove all the internal organs, then cut the fish into two pieces for easy eating.
After that, rub the fish with a little salt and then wash it with diluted saltwater, rinsing it under running water to make it really clean.
Effective tips to remove fishy smell
- Method 1: Soak the fish in diluted saltwater or rice washing water for about 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and let it drain. For fish with a strong fishy smell, use coarse salt to rub it well for about 3 minutes, then rinse clean; the fishy smell will significantly reduce.
- Method 2: Use lemon juice or vinegar to rub the fish and then rinse it clean; this also helps eliminate the fishy smell and makes the fish cleaner.
- Method 3: After cleaning, soak the fish in white wine for about 2 minutes, then take the fish out and dry it with paper towels; this will help effectively remove the smell.
See details: Effective tips to remove fishy smell
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Cooking frog fish soup with mustard greens
You place a pot on the stove, turn on medium heat, add 2 liters of water to the pot and bring to a boil. When the water is boiling, add 1 spoon of salt, sliced ginger, and the prepared frog fish into the pot, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Then, you uncover the pot; at this point, the fish is cooked. Add onions, mustard greens, and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of fish sauce.
Wait for the soup to boil again, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat and it’s ready to enjoy!
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Final Product
The mustard greens soup cooked with frog fish is complete, with an enticing aroma spreading throughout the kitchen.
The mustard greens, when eaten, offer a crunchy and delicious texture without bitterness, blending perfectly with the tasty, sweet meat of the fish, and the soup is seasoned just right, with a hint of ginger aroma that is incredibly appealing.
This dish pairs excellently with white rice and is sure to make you want more. Let’s show off your cooking skills in the kitchen right away!
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Hope that through these detailed and simple steps, you can successfully make cải cúc soup with snakehead fish that is delicious, unique, and super appetizing for the whole family to enjoy. TasteVN wishes you success!
