Warm and Silky Crab Meat Soup Recipe
A Luxurious Crab Meat Soup Perfect for Winter
Introducing a silky smooth crab meat soup that will warm you up on a chilly winter day. This recipe allows you to enjoy the sophisticated flavors often found in Chinese restaurants, right in your own home. It’s a dish that’s both easy to make and feels wonderfully luxurious, tasting even better when served with fluffy rice. Let’s get started on making this delightful crab meat soup!
Ingredients- 1 pack crab meat (approx. 100-150g)
- 2 fresh eggs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- Generous amount of chopped green onions (for garnish and flavor)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce for soup
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or anchovy extract)
- 2 chicken or vegetable bouillon cubes
- A pinch of ground black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’ll be making a wonderfully warm and tender crab meat soup. It’s a fantastic dish to awaken your appetite and bring warmth to your body during the winter season.
Step 2
Gently shred the crab meat into long, bite-sized pieces using a fork or chopsticks, following the natural grain. If there are any large clumps, gently break them apart.
Step 3
In a pot, add water and dissolve the 2 bouillon cubes to create a rich broth. Once the broth comes to a boil, stir in 1 tablespoon of fish sauce to enhance the depth of flavor.
Step 4
As the broth begins to simmer again, carefully add the prepared crab meat and let it cook briefly. Be careful not to overcook it, as this can cause the crab meat to break apart too much.
Step 5
Now it’s time to add the eggs, which will give the soup its signature silky texture. Do not stir the eggs; simply crack them gently into the simmering soup. This will allow them to cook into beautiful ‘egg flowers’.
Step 6
Once the eggs start to set and form white ‘egg flowers’, prepare the cornstarch slurry. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth and lump-free. Slowly pour this slurry into the soup while stirring gently to thicken.
Step 7
Finally, finely chop a generous amount of fresh green onions. Adding them to the soup will provide a fragrant aroma and a lovely pop of color.
Step 8
Once the soup starts to thicken after adding the cornstarch slurry, season it with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for soup. Then, slowly drizzle in the cornstarch slurry mixture while stirring gently until you reach your desired consistency. It’s important to add it gradually and adjust based on how thick you like your soup.
Step 9
Finish with a light sprinkle of ground black pepper, and your warm, nutritious crab meat soup is ready! Enjoy it with a bowl of freshly steamed rice!
