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Chinese Crucian Carp Soup

9 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 35MINS

Chinese Crucian Carp Soup

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This Chinese soup is made with Cilantro and Crucian Carp, a cheap fish found in markets and common in every household.
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This Chinese soup is made with Cilantro and Crucian Carp, a cheap fish found in markets and common in every household.
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Cosmo
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35MINS

Total Time

$7.11

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Crucian Carp Fillet
9 oz
Crucian Carp Fillets
or One Crucian Carp
Fresh Cilantro
1 cup
Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Ginger
2 in
Fresh Ginger
Corn Starch
3 Tbsp
Corn Starch
Ground Ginger
1/2 tsp
Ground Ginger
Water
1/2 cup
Water
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground White Pepper
1/4 tsp
Ground White Pepper
Water
4 cups
Water

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
207
Fat
7.1 g
Protein
22.7 g
Carbs
11.1 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Slice the Crucian Carp Fillets (9 oz) into 1/2 inch strips.
step 1 Slice the Crucian Carp Fillets (9 oz) into 1/2 inch strips.
step 2
Transfer the fish into a bowl. Add the Ground Ginger (1/2 tsp). Set aside.
step 2 Transfer the fish into a bowl. Add the Ground Ginger (1/2 tsp). Set aside.
step 3
In a bowl, add the Corn Starch (3 Tbsp), Water (1/2 cup) and some Salt (to taste).
step 3 In a bowl, add the Corn Starch (3 Tbsp), Water (1/2 cup) and some Salt (to taste).
step 4
Add the fish and massage it into the cornstarch mixture. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
step 4 Add the fish and massage it into the cornstarch mixture. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
step 5
Roughly chop the Fresh Cilantro (1 cup).
step 5 Roughly chop the Fresh Cilantro (1 cup).
step 6
Peel and slice the Fresh Ginger (2 in) into thin strips.
step 6 Peel and slice the Fresh Ginger (2 in) into thin strips.
step 7
In a pot, add Water (4 cups) and the sliced ginger. Bring to a boil.
step 7 In a pot, add Water (4 cups) and the sliced ginger. Bring to a boil.
step 8
Once the water is boiling, add the marinated fish. Let cook for 5 minutes, then add the chopped cilantro. You can add more cilantro if you wish. Taste and adjust Ground White Pepper (1/4 tsp).
step 8 Once the water is boiling, add the marinated fish. Let cook for 5 minutes, then add the chopped cilantro. You can add more cilantro if you wish. Taste and adjust Ground White Pepper (1/4 tsp).
step 9
Transfer to a bowl, and serve immediately.
step 9 Transfer to a bowl, and serve immediately.

Tags

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Lunch
Fish & Seafood
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Chinese
Soups & Stews
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