How to make crucian carp soup
Crucian carp soup is a nutritious and delicious home-cooked soup, especially suitable for nourishing the body in autumn and winter. In the past 10 days, there has been a lot of discussion about crucian carp soup on the Internet, and many netizens have shared their tips and experiences on making crucian carp soup. This article will combine hot topics and practical methods to introduce you in detail how to cook a pot of milky white and fragrant crucian carp soup.
1. Review of hot topics

The following are the hot topics of discussion about crucian carp soup on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| topic | heat index | Main discussion content |
|---|---|---|
| Tips for removing the fishy smell from crucian carp soup | 85% | How to completely remove the earthy smell of crucian carp |
| The secret to milky white soup color | 78% | Key steps to make soup rich and white |
| Ingredients | 65% | Timing of adding ingredients such as tofu and radish |
| nutritional value | 60% | Protein and calcium content of crucian carp soup |
2. Detailed steps for cooking crucian carp soup
1. Food preparation
| Material | Dosage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh crucian carp | 1 piece (about 500g) | It is recommended to choose live fish |
| ginger | 5 pieces | For removing fishy smell |
| green onion | 2 sticks | Use with knots |
| cooking wine | 1 tablespoon | Optional |
| white pepper | A little | for seasoning |
| salt | Appropriate amount | final seasoning |
2. Handling crucian carp
This is the most critical step, which directly affects the texture and taste of the soup:
1) Remove the scales and internal organs of the crucian carp, paying special attention to removing the black membrane inside the belly of the fish
2) Use kitchen paper to dry the surface of the fish body.
3) Make a few cuts on both sides of the fish body to facilitate the flavoring
3. Frying fish steps
Frying fish is the key to making the soup milky white:
1) Heat oil in a pan, add ginger slices and sauté until fragrant
2) Put the crucian carp into the pot and fry over medium heat until golden brown on both sides
3) Pour a little cooking wine along the edge of the pot to remove the fishy smell
4. Soup making process
| steps | time | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Add boiling water | immediately | The amount of water covers the fish body by 3cm |
| boil over fire | 5 minutes | keep boiling |
| Reduce heat to simmer | 15 minutes | The color of the soup gradually turns white |
| seasoning | last 2 minutes | Just add salt and white pepper |
3. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my crucian carp soup not white?
A: The reason why the soup is not white is usually because: 1) the fish is not fried properly; 2) cold water is added instead of boiling water; 3) the heat is not high enough.
Q: Can milk be added to make the soup whiter?
A: Not recommended. Although milk can make the soup white, it will destroy the flavor of the fish soup itself and easily lead to the soup going bad.
Q: Can pregnant women drink crucian carp soup?
A: Yes. Crucian carp soup is rich in high-quality protein and calcium, but it is recommended to remove the floating oil on the surface to avoid being too greasy.
4. Nutritional value analysis
| Nutritional information | Content per 100g | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| protein | 17.1g | Promote tissue repair |
| Calcium | 79mg | Strong bones |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | Promote metabolism |
| Vitamin A | 17μg | protect eyesight |
5. Tips
1. If you want a richer taste, you can add soft tofu or white radish in the last 5 minutes
2. The cooked fish soup can be filtered once to ensure that there are no tiny fish bones.
3. It is best to make fish soup freshly and drink it immediately. Leaving it overnight will affect the taste and nutrition.
4. If you give it to children, you can boil it for 10 minutes longer to allow the nutrients to be released more fully.
After mastering these techniques, you can easily cook a pot of milky, delicious and nutritious crucian carp soup. Come and try it!
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