How to make crucian carp loofah tofu soup

Crucian carp, loofah and tofu soup is a very nourishing dish. It is very suitable for women who are in confinement after childbirth because it can help increase milk production. It can also nourish the body for people with weak bodies. However, the preparation of this dish is not that simple and it still requires some complicated techniques to become more authentic.

400 grams of crucian carp and 400 grams of tofu.

Seasoning: 15 grams of Shaoxing wine, 3 grams of green onion, 1.5 grams of ginger, 2 grams of fine salt, 2 grams of MSG, a little wet starch, and appropriate amount of salad oil.

Production Process

1. Take a crucian carp, clean it, make 3 cuts on both sides of the fish, apply a small amount of salt evenly, and sprinkle with a small amount of cooking wine.

2. Cut the tofu into pieces and set aside.

3. Chop the green onion and ginger into small pieces and set aside.

4. Heat the pan and oil, fry the fish over low heat.

5. After one side is browned, turn it over and continue frying the other side.

6. After both sides are fried until golden brown, pour in 2 bowls of water, add cooking wine and shredded ginger.

7. Bring to a boil over high heat, add tofu when the soup turns white, and simmer over low heat.

8. Simmer over low heat until the soup thickens, add a small amount of salt, and simmer for a few minutes.

9. Wait until the salt has absorbed the flavor, turn off the heat, add minced garlic and chicken essence.

Method 2

Preparation ingredients

Crucian carp, tofu. Seasoning: cooking wine, onion, ginger, salt, and cooking oil.

Production Process

① Cut the tofu into 5 mm thick slices, soak in salt water for 5 minutes, drain and set aside.

② Remove the scales and internal organs of the crucian carp, apply Shaoxing wine, and marinate with salt for 10 minutes.

③ Heat salad oil in a container, sauté ginger slices, fry the fish on both sides until golden brown, add appropriate amount of water, simmer for 25 minutes on low heat, then add tofu slices, season, add a little wet starch to thicken, and sprinkle with chopped green onions. You can also sprinkle some chopped lettuce on it according to your taste.

Method 3

Preparation ingredients

A crucian carp, a piece of tofu, salt, cooking wine, and water.

Production Process

1. Remove the internal organs, scales and gills of the crucian carp (I usually ask the fish seller to do it for me), completely remove the black membrane in the cavity, wash it and wipe it dry.

2. Spread a spoonful of salt evenly on the fish, pour in a little cooking wine and marinate for a while, cut the tofu into pieces and set aside.

3. Pour oil into the pan, put the crucian carp into the pan and fry until both sides are golden brown (a frying pan can be used for this step).

4. Add several large bowls of water to the pot to cover the fish, cover the pot and cook over high heat for about half an hour (this step is the key to the white soup).

5. Pour the cut tofu into the pot, turn to low heat after the water boils and cook for about six minutes. Finally, add a small spoonful of salt and serve.