Soup
Crucian Carp Soup
timer
10 MIN
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Easy
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4 servings
About This Recipe
This Wild Small Carp Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh fish. Perfectly fried carp is simmered in boiling water with aromatic ginger and scallions, creating a rich, milky-white broth. The key to this recipe lies in frying the fish until golden brown, locking in moisture, and then stewing it over high heat for a silky, umami-packed soup. A splash of cooking wine enhances the depth of flavor, while a touch of MSG and pepper powder adds the perfect finishing kick. Ideal for all ages—serve the tender fish and hearty broth to younger diners, while older guests can enjoy the pure, soothing soup. Simple yet deeply satisfying, this dish is a must-try for anyone who loves authentic, homestyle cooking!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- wild small carp 2 pieces
The aromatics
- ginger 20g (thinly sliced)
- scallions 2 stalks (chopped)
The sauce & seasonings
- cooking oil 2 tablespoons
- cooking wine 1 tablespoon
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Choose two wild small carp, wash and clean them.
2
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, add 1/2 tablespoon of salt when the oil is 60% hot, and prepare to fry the fish.
3
Step 3
Fry the fish until it is golden brown on both sides, prevent the fish skin from falling off, and keep turning the fish over.
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Step 4
After frying the fish, immediately put it in boiling water, then add ginger and scallions, wait for the water to boil, then add cooking wine, and finally stew over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Step 5
When the soup turns white, you can add some MSG and pepper powder, and it’s ready to be served! Serve a bowl of fish soup to young people and a bowl of pure soup to older people.
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