Winter Melon and Coix Seed Crucian Carp Soup
A nourishing Chinese soup made with crucian carp, winter melon, and coix seeds (Job's tears). This dish is known for its ability to harmonize the stomach, promote blood circulation, and remove blood stasis according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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This traditional soup combines the delicate flavor of crucian carp with the refreshing texture of winter melon and the slight chewiness of coix seeds. It is a healthy dish often prepared for its dietary benefits. The preparation involves soaking the coix seeds, cleaning the fish thoroughly, and simmering all ingredients together to create a clear, nutritious broth.
Ingredients
Crucian carp
1 whole
Coix seed (Job's tears)
80g
Winter melon
1/2
Green onion
to taste
Ginger
to taste
Cooking wine
to taste
Goji berries
to taste
Salt
to taste
Sesame oil
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the coix seeds and soak them in water for one hour; wash the goji berries and set aside. Peel the winter melon and cut it into chunks. Remove the internal organs of the crucian carp, wash it clean, and set aside.
2
Step 2
Place clear water in a pot, add the crucian carp and soaked coix seeds, and bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Step 3
Once the water is boiling, add the green onion sections and ginger slices. Pour in a small amount of cooking wine, then switch to low heat and simmer slowly for 50 minutes.
4
Step 4
After 50 minutes, add the winter melon chunks and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
5
Step 5
Add the goji berries and cook for another 5 minutes.
6
Step 6
Add an appropriate amount of salt, drizzle with sesame oil, and it is ready to serve.
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