Hot Sour Fish Soup Food

HOT AND SOUR SOUP

Steps:

• Cover shiitake mushrooms with plenty of boiling water. Stand 20 - 30 minutes until soft, drain, then slice thinly. (Discard or reserve liquid for other use)

SPICY FISH SOUP

Steps:

• Spray a large saucepan with the vegetable cooking spray over medium high heat. Add the onions and saute, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and chili powder and saute for 2 more minutes.
• Then add the chicken broth, chile peppers and cumin, stirring well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Next, add the tomatoes, green bell pepper, shrimp and cod. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for another 5 minutes. Gradually stir in the yogurt until heated through.

THAI HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP

Steps:

• In a bowl combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 2 teaspoons of the fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of the green chilies, and 1 teaspoon of the finely-minced lemongrass. Mix well and let marinate while you prepare the soup.
• In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat. Add shrimp shells and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until shells have begun to brown. Add chicken stock, 2 tablespoons of the green chilies, the 2 tablespoons sliced lemongrass, kefir lime leaves, coriander roots and stems, galanga root, shallots and tamarind pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmering, cover and cook 30 minutes.
• Into a clean saucepan strain soup through a fine sieve, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Heat over medium-high heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice. remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon green chilies, remaining teaspoon minced lemongrass, straw mushrooms, coriander leaves, and scallions; stir well. To serve, add shrimp in their marinade and cook 30 seconds or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

HOT AND SOUR THAI SOUP: TOM YUM GOONG

Steps:

• Bring the stock to the boil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chiles. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to let the spices infuse the broth.
• Uncover and add the fish sauce, sugar, and mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes. Toss in the shrimp and cook for about 8 minutes until they turn pink. Remove from the heat and add the lime juice, green onions, and cilantro. Taste for salt and spices; you should have an equal balance of spicy, salty, and sour. It's a good idea to tell your guest's that the lemongrass and lime leaves are for flavor only and should be avoided when eating the soup.

HOT AND SOUR FISH SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the bottom tip off the lemon grass stalks and discard the loose outer layer(s). Then cut the stalks an inch apart at a slanted angle all the way up to the greener end where the grass blades start, exposing the inner core.
• Smnash each piece with the side of a cleaver, or the end of a heavy handle to bruise, releasing the aromatic oils.
• Place the cut lemon grass along with the sliced ginger, kaffir lime leaves, and about 2 quarts of waqter in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer with a lid on for about 20-30 minutes to draw out flavors. Strain.
• Add the bruised whole Thai chillies (or substitute0 and a slicd onion. Simmer a couple of minutes.
• Add roasted chilli paste, tamarind jui9ce, and fresh brown mushrooms.
• Return to a boil and simmer a couple more minutes.
• Stir in the tomato wedges (if using), green onions and fish.
• After 15-30 seconds, turn off heat, add lime juce to the desired sourness and the cilantro. Serve immediately. Do not let the fish overcook.

HOT & SOUR FISH SOUP

Steps:

• Put the coriander seeds and galangal or ginger in a saucepan. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 5 mins. Leave to stand for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles following pack instructions. Drain and keep warm. Return stock to the boil. Add the fish sauce, chillies and garlic, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 mins. Add the prawns and salmon, return to a simmer and cook gently for about 5 mins until both are firm and cooked. Add the spring onions, herbs and lime juice, to taste.
• Divide the noodles between soup bowls. Using a slotted spoon, lift out the prawns and fish, and place on the noodles. Season the hot stock, pour into the bowls and serve with Spring rolls on the side.

HOT AND SPICY FISH SOUP

Steps:

• Put the first 13 ingredients (to the cumin) into a large stockpot. Bring to a boil.
• Simmer gently 5 or 6 mnutes.
• Cut the fish into 2 inch pieces and add to broth. Simmer for an additional 8 minutes.
• Add cilantro, hominy, butter and HEAT gently.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with boiled white rice and lemon slices.

CANH CHUA CA - HOT SOUR FISH SOUP W/ PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Cut the midsection of the lemongrass into 1-2 inch pieces and smash them to release the aromatics.
• Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat.
• add the garlic, onion, lemongrass and galangal.
• saute 2-3 minutes or until the onion is soft but not brown.
• Add the pineapple, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms.
• cook while stirring for about 1 minute.
• Add the chicken (or fish) stock and turn the heat to high.
• Once it's boiling, add the tamarind, fish sauce, sugar, and salt.
• Stir well. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Add the catfish and boil gentle for about 5 minutes, until the fish is opaque.
• Add the bean sprouts, mint, and green onion to the individual bowls.
• Ladle soup on top.
• Garnish with Cilantro and Serrano Chiles.

VIETNAMESE HOT AND SOUR SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring broth, lemongrass, mushrooms, and onion to a boil.
• Add shrimp, fish sauce and lime juice to the pot.
• Cook until shrimp is opaque (1 - 2 minutes).
• Add rice noodles and heat another minute.
• Serve in soup bowls with garnishes as desired.