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1.1. Prepare the Ingredients
- 1 fresh fish
- 2 bowls of pickled mustard greens
- Tomatoes
- Ginger, garlic, cilantro,...
- Seasonings: Fish sauce, salt, sugar, bouillon, cooking oil, MSG,...
1.2. Method
Cleaning the fish thoroughly is a skill you need to execute the pickled mustard greens and fish soup. Remove the scales, guts, and clean the fish, cut into small pieces, rinse well, and drain. Alternatively, you can also buy pre-cleaned fish and simply soak it in rice water to remove any fishy smell.
Prepare Ingredients
- Get 400g pork ribs, white beans, cauliflower, carrots, dried and fresh onions, cilantro, and cooking essentials like oil, salt, sugar, and seasoning.
Cooking Method
Making pork rib and bean soup is simple. Soak the white beans until they swell, or simply boil them to save time. Rinse the cauliflower, peel and dice the carrots. For the pork ribs, remove any odor by rubbing with salt and rinsing with water. Then blanch them in boiling water, remove, and marinate with seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cook the Ribs
Sautee the ribs in hot oil until firm, remove excess water. Then add 2 liters of water to the pot, simmer the ribs for about 20 minutes before adding cauliflower and white beans. If beans are tender, add carrots. Simmer for 5 more minutes until everything is cooked, season to taste, then turn off the heat. Garnish with scallions and cilantro for added flavor.
Beef Kimchi Soup
A signature dish from the land of ginseng, beef kimchi soup offers a deeply satisfying blend of sourness from kimchi and richness from beef. Ideal for entertaining guests on chilly weekends.
Preparation of Ingredients
- Gather half a bowl of kimchi, 3 sticks of tofu, 100g of beef, eggs, and various seasonings such as chili powder, pepper, salt, sugar, and seasoning.
Cooking Process
The most delicious kimchi soup results from sautéing the ingredients beforehand. Sauté thinly sliced beef or brisket with garlic, add kimchi and chili powder, stir evenly for about 3 minutes. Add 2 liters of water (including kimchi water) to the pot, bring to a boil, then add chopped tofu. Finally, season to taste, add chopped green onions, and turn off the heat.
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Duck and Bamboo Shoot Soup
Duck and bamboo shoot soup is a familiar yet never tiresome flavor. Crisp bamboo shoots, sweet and sour, combined with the rich duck broth and hearty pieces of meat create a complete soup full of flavor. This soup pairs well with hot rice or noodles.
Preparation of Ingredients
- Ingredients Needed
Cooking Method
To prepare the duck, rinse it with salt water and then rinse again with crushed ginger and white wine. Cut the duck into bite-sized pieces, marinate with pepper, salt, sugar, and shallots for 15 minutes. Clean the pickled bamboo shoots and boil until tender, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
Begin the cooking process by sautéing the marinated duck with shallot oil over low heat until the meat is tender. Repeat the sautéing process with the bamboo shoots before adding them to the duck pot. At this point, simply add water, season to taste, and simmer for about 10 minutes to complete.
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Beef and Vegetable Soup
A protein-rich soup featuring the sweetness of corn and a variety of vegetables. Beef and vegetable soup requires no fuss yet delivers a complete and satisfying experience for the palate, with a simple cooking process.
Preparation of Ingredients
- Ingredients Required
Cooking Method
Start by rinsing the beef with salt to remove any odor, then slice thinly and marinate with soup seasoning, seasoning powder, pepper... for about 30 minutes. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add the sliced beef and stir-fry until firm. Add 2 liters of water, bring to a boil, then add turnips, carrots, continue simmering until the vegetables are cooked. Then add tomatoes, onions, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Complete the piping hot soup with spring onions and adjust seasoning to taste.
Learn more: How to Make Bone and Sweet Potato Soup
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6. Beetroot and minced meat soup
This soup, rich in starch, is satisfying with just one full bowl. It is praised for its beautiful color, offering a chewy, fragrant, and sweet taste, complemented by the rich, fatty minced meat and the gentle freshness of cilantro. Its enticing blend of flavors will leave you craving more.
6.1. Ingredient preparation
- Ingredients: 300g minced meat, Potatoes, beetroot, carrots, Onions, cilantro, Essential spices: Seasoning powder, MSG, Sugar, Salt...
6.2. Cooking method
Minced meat is the essence of this dish, so first, sauté the meat with shallots until fragrant. Remember to season with seasoning powder, MSG, sugar, to achieve a golden color and rich flavor. Once the meat is partially cooked, add 2 liters of water, bring to a boil, then add the beetroot first. After the beetroot is tender, add carrots and potatoes to simmer. Finally, season to taste with additional spices, add onions and cilantro, then turn off the heat.
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7. Pumpkin Soup with Peanuts
If you appreciate simplicity, then pumpkin soup with peanuts is perfect for you. The simmered pumpkin offers a fragrant sweetness, paired with rich, creamy peanuts, creating a hearty soup even without the presence of meat or fish.
7.1. Ingredient preparation
- Ingredients: 1/2 pumpkin, Half a bowl of peanuts, Scallions, Shallots, Spices: Cooking oil, salt, ground pepper, MSG...
7.2. Cooking process
To enhance the flavor of pumpkin soup, start by sautéing shallots, crushing peanuts, and adding water to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil until the peanuts soften, then add the sliced pumpkin. Remember to skim off any foam during cooking before seasoning and turning off the heat. The soup will be even more exquisite with added pepper and scallions.
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8. Rolled Cabbage Soup with Meat
Cabbage Rolls with Meat is the perfect combination of refreshing cabbage and flavorful meat. This dish is not only suitable for enjoying in winter but also popular all year round. Many mothers have used this soup recipe to help their children eat more vegetables.
8.1. Ingredient preparation
- Ingredients: Half a cabbage, 100g minced meat, 200g pork bones, Carrots, Scallions, Cilantro, Shallots, Garlic, Spices: salt, pepper, MSG...
8.2. Cooking process
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