Súp Cua
Súp Cua, a beloved Vietnamese Crab Soup, is a delicate and savory clear broth brimming with the sweet essence of crab meat, tender quail eggs, and earthy shiitake mushrooms. This comforting and elegant dish offers a harmonious blend of textures and umami flavors, perfect as a sophisticated starter or a light, warming meal.
Forkin eredeti receptje
- Teljes idő
- 45 p
- Adag
- 4
- Nehézség
- Közepes
- Adagonként
- 175 kcal
Allergéninformáció: a következőket tartalmazhatja: rákfélék, tojás, hal, szezám és szójabab. Allergia esetén mindig ellenőrizd a hozzávalók csomagolását.
Előkészítés
Hozzávalók
Hozzávalók
- 1000 mlchicken broth
- 200 gcrab meat, picked, shredded
- 12 dbquail egg, hard-boiled, peeled
- 50 gshiitake mushroom, sliced
- 3 ek.cornstarch
- 3 ek.water
- 1 ek.fish sauce
- 0,5 tk.sugar
- 0,5 tk.salt
- 0,5 tk.white pepper
- 1 tk.sesame oil
garnish
- 2 dbgreen onion, thinly sliced
- 2 ek.cilantro, fresh, chopped
Eszközök
Large pot (4-6 quart) · Whisk · Small mixing bowl · Ladle · Cutting board · Chef's knife
Elkészítés
Lépésről lépésre
- 1
Prepare the ingredients: Slice the shiitake mushrooms thinly, chop the green onions, and finely chop the cilantro. Ensure quail eggs are hard-boiled and peeled.
Körülbelül 10 p
A szakács megjegyzése: For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat if possible. If using frozen, thaw it completely and gently squeeze out any excess water.
- 2
Pour the chicken broth into a large pot and bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Körülbelül 5 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Using a good quality chicken broth will significantly enhance the depth of flavor in your soup.
- 3
Add the prepared crab meat and sliced shiitake mushrooms to the simmering broth.
A szakács megjegyzése: Avoid overcooking the crab meat, as it can become tough. It only needs a few minutes to heat through and infuse its flavor.
- 4
Season the soup with fish sauce, sugar, salt, and white pepper, then stir well to combine all the flavors.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Taste the broth at this stage and adjust seasonings to your preference. Remember, the cornstarch slurry will slightly dilute the flavor.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the soup to simmer gently for 10 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld beautifully.
Körülbelül 10 p
A szakács megjegyzése: A gentle simmer, rather than a rolling boil, helps to keep the crab meat tender and prevents the broth from becoming cloudy.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water thoroughly to create a smooth, lump-free slurry.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Ensure the cornstarch is fully dissolved in the water before adding it to the soup to prevent clumping. Cold water works best for this.
- 7
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering soup in a thin stream while continuously stirring with a whisk or ladle to prevent lumps from forming and ensure even thickening.
Körülbelül 2 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Add the slurry gradually until the soup reaches your desired thickness. You may not need all of it, or you might need a little more depending on your preference.
- 8
Once the soup has reached your desired thickened consistency, carefully add the hard-boiled and peeled quail eggs.
A szakács megjegyzése: Add the quail eggs towards the end to ensure they remain intact and don't break apart during stirring.
- 9
Stir in the sesame oil and cook for another 2 minutes to allow its aromatic fragrance to permeate the soup.
Körülbelül 2 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Sesame oil is best added at the end of cooking to preserve its delicate flavor and aroma.
- 10
Ladle the hot Súp Cua into individual serving bowls.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Serve immediately while the soup is piping hot for the best experience.
- 11
Garnish each bowl generously with fresh sliced green onion and chopped cilantro before serving.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: For an extra layer of flavor and a subtle kick, offer a dash of chili oil or a squeeze of fresh lime juice on the side for individual preference.
Adagonként
Tápérték
- Kalória
- 175,4kcal
- Fehérje
- 17,3g
- Szénhidrát
- 9,3g
- Zsír
- 7,8g
- Rost
- 0,7g
- Cukor
- 2,1g
A receptben szereplő hozzávalók mennyisége alapján becsülve. Az értékek márkák és helyettesítések szerint eltérhetnek.
Őrizd meg frissen
Súp Cua is wonderfully versatile; consider adding shredded chicken or a few drops of annatto oil for color. Serve this elegant soup with a side of crispy fried shallots or a sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper. It pairs beautifully with a light, crisp white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc or a simple jasmine tea.
Store leftover Súp Cua in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The soup may thicken further upon cooling.
Gently reheat Súp Cua in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. If too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to reach desired consistency.