Chinese Crucian Carp Soup

Ingredients

Servings

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

9 oz

Crucian Carp Fillets

or One Crucian Carp

1 cup

Fresh Cilantro

2 in

Fresh Ginger

3 Tbsp

Corn Starch

1/2 tsp

Ground Ginger

1/2 cup

Water

to taste

Salt

1/4 tsp

Ground White Pepper

4 cups

Water

Cooking Instructions

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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 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 5

Roughly chop the Fresh Cilantro (1 cup) .

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 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.