In the vastness of the universe, food knows no borders, and even interstellar travelers can't resist the charm of a bowl of mellow and delicious crucian carp soup. Today, as your Star Chef, I'm going to take you on an interstellar culinary journey to make authentic crucian carp soup.
Ingredients: 2 fresh crucian carp.
Purified water to taste.
A few slices of ginger. A few green onions.
Ground white pepper to taste.
Salt to taste. Cooking wine to taste.
Minced green garlic to taste.
The steps are as follows:
Fish selection and handling: In the market of any planet, choosing a fresh, moderately sized crucian carp is key. After cleaning, make a few cuts on the fish for easy flavor and cooking.
Preheat and fry the fish: On a high-end stove in Star Kitchen, heat an appropriate amount of oil and fry ginger slices until lightly browned. The processed crucian carp is then placed in a pan and fried on both sides until slightly yellowed, which effectively removes the fishy smell and adds to the mellow flavor of the soup.
Stew fish broth: Pour in enough pure water, just over the fish. Add green onions and an appropriate amount of cooking wine, and simmer slowly over medium-low heat. During this process, the umami flavor of the fish gradually melts into the soup.
Season and boil: When the fish broth is simmered until milky white, the nutrients of the fish have been fully dissolved in the broth. Add an appropriate amount of white pepper and salt to taste, and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to fully combine.
Remove from the pan and garnish: Finally, use a strainer to filter out the bones and impurities, leaving only a clear and mellow fish broth. Sprinkle with minced green garlic as garnish to add color and enhance the taste.
At this point, a bowl of authentic crucian carp soup is complete. Its aroma permeates the interstellar kitchen, as if it can travel through the stars and awaken the taste buds of every traveler. No matter what planet you are on, with this recipe and love of food, you can enjoy this delicious dish from the earth. Let's explore the universe and taste this cross-star food culture together.