Sweet and Refreshing Watermelon Cold Soup with Seaweed
Easy Recipe for Watermelon Cold Soup with Seaweed
A delightful summer delicacy! This refreshing cold soup combines the natural sweetness of watermelon juice with the chewy texture of seaweed, offering a cool and invigorating taste. Perfect for when you have a reduced appetite, it can be a satisfying light meal or an excellent appetizer.
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rehydrated seaweed (about 100g)
- 1 pack bean sprouts (about 50g)
- 1/2 medium onion
- A small bunch of green onions (about 3-4 stalks)
- 1 cup ice cubes (adjust to your preference)
Broth and Seasoning
- 4 cups watermelon juice (about 800ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 4 tablespoons vinegar (e.g., apple cider vinegar, brown rice vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for fresh flavor)
- 4 cups watermelon juice (about 800ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 4 tablespoons vinegar (e.g., apple cider vinegar, brown rice vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for fresh flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, if using dried seaweed, rehydrate it completely and then rinse thoroughly under running water. Cut the rehydrated seaweed into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the onion into strips and finely chop the green onions. If you prefer a milder onion flavor, you can soak the sliced onions in cold water for a few minutes before draining.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the refreshing broth. In a large bowl, pour in the 4 cups of watermelon juice. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 4 tablespoons of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. The ratio of sourness to sweetness can be adjusted based on the sweetness of your watermelon and your personal preference. Finally, add 1 cup of ice cubes for an extra chill.
Step 3
Finally, add all the prepared ingredients to the broth and gently mix. Combine the rehydrated seaweed, crisp onions, fresh bean sprouts, and aromatic green onions with the broth. While it’s delicious served immediately, chilling it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes will enhance the flavors even further.
