Watercress & Fish Ball Soup 鯪魚球西洋菜湯
We decided to make the Cantonese classic Watercress & Fish Ball Soup 鯪魚球西洋菜湯 with our super fresh greens. This soup is easy to make and just delicious, a light, slightly peppery, fresh tasting soup.
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Cook time
- 12 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 lb Dace Fish Paste or any fish balls you like
- 1 big bunch watercress
- 2 tbsp concentrated chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly rinse the watercress.
- 2
Boil 2 liters of water in a deep pot. When water is boiling add in the fish paste using two spoons, one spoon to scoop a tablespoonful of the paste, the other spoon to slide the paste off the first spoon into the water.
- 3
Add the chicken stock and white pepper. Let boil vigorously for 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Add the watercress in. Stir and press the watercress into the soup. Let cook for 1-2 minutes or until bright green. Add salt to taste, turn off heat.
- 5
Pick out the fish balls and watercress and arrange on serving plate. Serve with a small dish of soy sauce for dipping the fish balls.