Coriander Century Egg Fish Soup
Med
A light, refreshing soup with silky sea bass, aromatic cilantro, and rich century egg that soothes and satisfies.
Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Trim and Wash Cilantro
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Open on YouTube ↗Cut off the cilantro roots, then rinse the cilantro thoroughly under clean water.
STEP 2 OF 11
Cut Cilantro
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Open on YouTube ↗Snip the cilantro leaves into small pieces and set aside.
STEP 3 OF 11
Slice the Ginger
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Open on YouTube ↗Cut ginger into thin slices and set aside.
STEP 4 OF 11
Peel and Chop Century Egg
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Open on YouTube ↗Peel the shell off the century egg and cut it into small chunks.
STEP 5 OF 11
Prepare the Fish
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Open on YouTube ↗Rinse the sea bass, pat dry with kitchen paper, then cut into large pieces.
STEP 6 OF 11
Marinate the Fish
USES
Cooking Oil, (for marinade) (as needed)·Sea Bass, cut large pieces (1 stick)·Light Soy Sauce, (for marinade) (0.33 tablespoon)·Salt, (for marinade) (1 teaspoon)·White Pepper, (for marinade) (as needed)·Cornstarch, (for marinade) (1 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add soy sauce, salt, white pepper, corn flour, and oil to the fish and mix well. Marinate for 10 minutes.
STEP 7 OF 11
Start the Soup Base
USES
Ginger, thinly sliced (8 slice)·Preserved Egg (Pei Dan), cut small pieces (2 whole)·Fresh Coriander, roots and leaves separated (6 bunch)·Water (1600 ml)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add water, ginger slices, century egg chunks, and cilantro roots to a pot.
STEP 8 OF 11
Boil the Base
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Open on YouTube ↗Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
STEP 9 OF 11
Add Cilantro Leaves
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Open on YouTube ↗Add the cilantro leaves to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
STEP 10 OF 11
Add the Fish
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Open on YouTube ↗Gently add the marinated fish pieces into the soup and cook for 3 minutes.
STEP 11 OF 11
Season and Serve
USES
Salt (1 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add salt to taste, then turn off the heat and serve immediately.
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