I was brought up in a Cantonese family, and I had soup for every dinner without fail. Over the years, I have tasted many variations of lotus root soup, but none can beat my mother’s time-tested traditional lotus root soup with fresh lotus root, pork bones, and groundnuts. In this article, I will share details on how …
Tomato egg drop soup is incredibly comforting and nourishing. The sweetness of ripe tomatoes, the delicate texture of silken tofu, and the smooth egg ribbons all come together in one bowl. This recipe is my favorite, especially on busy weeknights when I need something quick yet wholesome. Ready to dive in? Let me show you …
Chinese watercress soup is easy and requires only two main ingredients. It is more well known among the Cantonese by the name Sai Yong Choy Tong, xi Yang Cai Tang, or 西洋菜汤. It is an easy Chinese cuisine usually made by most Cantonese families. My mum used to prepare it when I was young. She …
Have you ever tried Hong Kong-style Borscht soup? If so, you likely had it at a Hong Kong-style café! This soup is made with beef and various vegetables in a tomato-based broth. Hong Kong-style Borscht is the fusion of Russian/European influences with traditional Cantonese cooking methods. It retains the elements that appeal to Cantonese tastes …
Seaweed egg drop soup is a variation of the regular egg drop soup popular in Chinese cuisine. Due to its slightly slippery texture and unique umami taste, adding seaweed significantly changes the soup’s texture and flavor. In this recipe, I will present the most common way of making this soup in Chinese restaurants in Malaysia. …
Chinese cabbage soup is a warming, comforting, and soothing soup perfect for a weeknight regular. This humble soup has incredible flavor, as the cabbage has a natural sweetness and is complementary to any ingredients. It is easy to prepare and nutritious. The Chinese cabbage recipe is also highly versatile since you can substitute the protein …
Spinach soup is prepared in various ways in different countries. Some versions include orzo pasta and roasted tomatoes, while others may make it a creamy soup. Today, I’d like to introduce you to Chinese spinach soup. In Chinese, spinach is called Yin Choy (苋菜) and is typically prepared with ginger, goji berries, century eggs, and …
Bok choy soup is a quick and easy Cantonese soup. It is prepared by boiling the bok choy in a broth with some meat, commonly pork slices. My mom used to prepare it when I was a kid. It is a simple recipe that could be ready in fifteen minutes. What is bok choy soup? …
ABC soup is a popular Chinese soup prepared with tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes. It is called ABC soup, likely because the preparation is as simple as ABC. Another common reason is that it is rich in vitamin A (carrots), vitamin B (potatoes), and vitamin C (tomatoes). Why is ABC soup so popular? ABC soup is …
If you enjoy hot and sour soup and egg drop soup, I highly recommend trying this unique combination of the two- Hot and Sour Chicken Soup. I recently returned from a trip to Pakistan, where I enjoyed the hot and sour chicken soup served at nearly every meal. The Pakistani chicken corn soup resembles the …