Warm and Delicious Basic Fish Cake Soup
Warm and Delicious Basic Fish Cake Soup
Super Simple! Basic Fish Cake Soup Recipe Ready in 5 Minutes
On busy days, if you have fish cakes in your fridge, you can whip up this amazing soup in no time. Enjoy a comforting bowl of home-cooked meal with the perfect harmony of deep, refreshing broth and chewy fish cakes that the whole family will love. It’s incredibly easy, just requires simmering!
Main Ingredients- 150g Fish cakes (square or rolled)
- 1/3 Enoki mushroom
- 1/4 Green onion (mostly white part)
- A small bunch of Crown daisy (Shungiku)
- 1 Pack of commercial seafood broth base (or kelp/anchovies)
Seasoning- 1/2 Tbsp Soy sauce for soup
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tbsp Soy sauce for soup
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fish cakes. Lightly rinse the fish cakes under cold water. Then, cut them into bite-sized pieces for easy eating. You can cut them lengthwise or into triangles, depending on your preference.
Step 2
Wash the green onion thoroughly and slice it thinly. Using the white part of the green onion will add a refreshing flavor to the broth, making it even more delicious. You can use a little of the green part for aroma at the end or omit it if you prefer.
Step 3
Trim the base of the enoki mushrooms with a knife or gently separate them with your hands. Then, rinse them by gently shaking under running water. Separate them into strands as if they were just blooming.
Step 4
Now, let’s make a delicious broth! Pour 3-4 cups of water into a pot and add the commercial seafood broth base. If you don’t have a seafood broth base, you can use kelp or anchovies to create a deep and refreshing broth. Let the broth simmer for about 5-7 minutes to extract the flavors.
Step 5
Once the broth comes to a boil, remove the used broth base and add the prepared fish cakes. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until the fish cakes are tender. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become mushy.
Step 6
After the fish cakes have cooked slightly, taste the broth and season with salt to your liking. Adding salt first can enhance the umami of the broth. Don’t add too much at once; adjust as you taste.
Step 7
Next, add 1/2 tablespoon of soup soy sauce. This soy sauce will add a subtle color and deep flavor to the broth. Be mindful not to add too much, as it can make the broth cloudy.
Step 8
Now, add the enoki mushrooms. Enoki mushrooms can become soft if cooked for too long, so only simmer them briefly after adding. It’s best to maintain their slightly chewy texture.
Step 9
Add the sliced green onions. Adding green onions makes the broth even more refreshing and fragrant. Let it simmer for another moment after adding the onions.
Step 10
Finally, add the crown daisy. Add it just before turning off the heat to preserve its unique fragrant aroma. Simmer for only about 10 seconds until it’s slightly wilted.
Step 11
Your delicious and warm basic fish cake soup is ready! The chewy fish cakes and refreshing broth are a perfect match.
Step 12
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