Roly Poly Fish Head Soup

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 6
Roly Poly Fish Head Soup with Spinach and Bamboo Shoots
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 lb cod cheek , gills removed ( or fish heads of any non-oily fish )
1 raw chicken liver
16 fresh spinach leaves
1 cup snow peas ( at least 8 snow peas , one per serving )
3 tablespoons chopped mushrooms ( can use tree ear , cloud ear , wood ear mushrooms found in Asian markets )
8 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup diced bamboo shoot
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon chopped green onion , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
175
Sugar
2g
Fat
3g
Roly Poly Fish Head Soup is a traditional Chinese soup that is popular in many Southeast Asian countries. It is made with fish cheek or fish heads, which are inexpensive and commonly used in Asian cooking. The cheeks are the most tender and flavorful part of the fish, and contain a lot of nutrients like collagen, protein, and essential amino acids. In this recipe, the fish cheek is cooked with spinach, bamboo shoots, and snow peas, which add texture and flavor to the soup. The soup is thickened with egg whites and cornstarch to give it a silky smooth texture.

Instructions

1.Rinse the fish cheek (or heads) with cold water and pat dry.
2.Cut chicken liver into small cubes.
3.Blanch spinach leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds, then rinse under cold running water.
4.Remove snow pea strings and cut them in half.
5.Soak mushrooms in water for several minutes then squeeze out excess water and chop them into small pieces.
6.Bring chicken broth to a boil, add in the fish cheek or heads, bamboo shoots, chicken liver, snow peas, and chopped mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes at medium heat.
7.Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl, set aside.
8.Whisk egg whites lightly in a bowl then pour it slowly into the soup while stirring the soup continuously.
9.Stir the cornstarch mixture, then pour it slowly into the soup while stirring continuously.
10.Remove from heat and serve hot. Garnish with chopped green onion.

PROS

This soup is low in calories, rich in protein, and a good source of vitamins and minerals.
The fish cheek (or heads) contains collagen and amino acids, which are good for your skin and hair.

CONS

The soup may have a strong fishy smell and taste for some people.
It may require some extra time to prepare the fish and remove the gills and bones.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Roly Poly Fish Head Soup is rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium. It may help improve heart health, boost immunity, and maintain healthy skin and hair. Spinach, snow peas, and bamboo shoots are rich in fiber and antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer.

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