Dear friends, have you ever thought that cabbage soup can also be boiled into a milky white, as smooth as milk? Today, let me tell you the secret.
First of all, we need to understand that the color of cabbage soup is mainly the chlorophyll in cabbage. And if we want to boil it into a milky white, we need to remove the chlorophyll first. So, how to remove it? The answer is – blanching. Before boiling the soup, blanch the washed cabbage in boiling water so that most of the chlorophyll will be removed, laying the foundation for the subsequent boiling of milky white soup.
Next, we can start boiling the soup. Put an appropriate amount of water into the pot first, then add the blanched cabbage and bring to a boil over high heat. After the water boils, we can see that the cabbage soup has turned slightly yellowish. At this time, reduce the heat and bring to a slow boil. During the boiling process, we can add some pork or chicken bones to increase the umami and consistency of the soup.
So, why does cabbage soup turn milky white? This is because during the boiling process, the fat in the soup combines with the water molecules to form a substance called "emulsion", which gives the cabbage soup its milky white color. Therefore, during the boiling process, you must pay attention to the heat and not too much, so as not to spoil the milky white color of the soup.
Finally, add the right amount of salt and pepper to taste according to your taste, and a bowl of fragrant and delicious milky cabbage soup is done!
Now, are you also eager to make your own bowl of milky cabbage soup? Then hurry up! Remember, it's all about blanching and boiling. I believe you will succeed!