Seaweed and Sea Shrimp Croaker Fish Ball Soup
A comforting Chinese soup featuring handmade croaker fish balls, sea shrimp, and nutritious seaweed in a savory broth.
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This comforting coastal soup brings together the fresh flavors of the ocean in a single, nourishing bowl. Bouncy handmade croaker fish balls and succulent sea shrimp provide a delightful textural contrast, while tender dark green seaweed infuses the clear broth with a subtle umami richness. It is a perfect, warming dish that embodies the simple elegance of traditional Chinese home cooking.
Ingredients
Cod fish balls
300g
Seaweed
Half a piece
Sea shrimp
50g
Salt
To taste
Oil
To taste
Ginger
To taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Prepare the cod fish balls.
2
Step 2
Drain the seaweed and fish balls, wash the shrimp, and slice the ginger.
3
Step 3
Add the ginger slices, bring the water to a boil, and add the shrimp, fish balls, and seaweed in sequence.
4
Step 4
Bring to a boil again and remove from the heat after one minute.
Main Dish
Air-Dried Sichuan Peppercorn Duck
Duck legs cured with crushed green Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and baijiu, then hung to air-dry and later steamed. The green peppercorns matter more than regular red ones—their numbing aroma sinks deeper into the meat. A high-proof Chinese liquor works best for the cure.
