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Traditional Chinese Snake Soup
This recipe guides you through making a rich and flavorful traditional Chinese snake soup, known for its unique blend of snake meat, poultry, aromatic herbs, and warming spices. The soup is thickened to a comforting consistency and garnished with fresh herbs and edible flowers, offering a deeply savory and aromatic experience.
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Aromatic Snake Soup Ready for Serving
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
50m
Cook Time
1h 10m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Cantonese
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
35g
Protein
18g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Close-up of Thickened Soup with Garnish
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Detailed Texture of the Rich Soup
Instructions
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- Prepare all ingredients: Wash the snake meat and goose meat thoroughly. Slice the ginger, mince the garlic, and chop a portion of the green onions for cooking. Rehydrate dried mushrooms if not already done, and slice them. Pit the red dates and wash the wolfberries.15m
Preview15mPreviewPrepare all ingredients: Wash the snake meat and goose meat thoroughly. Slice the ginger, mince the garlic, and chop a portion of the green onions for cooking. Rehydrate dried mushrooms if not already done, and slice them. Pit the red dates and wash the wolfberries. - Heat cooking oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat. Add the sliced ginger and minced garlic, stir-frying until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.2m
Preview2mPreviewHeat cooking oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat. Add the sliced ginger and minced garlic, stir-frying until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. - Add the prepared snake meat to the pot and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Then, add the goose meat and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.6m
Preview6mPreviewAdd the prepared snake meat to the pot and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Then, add the goose meat and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes. - Stir in the sliced dried mushrooms, red dates, wolfberries, and chopped green onions. Continue to stir-fry for an additional minute to combine the flavors.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in the sliced dried mushrooms, red dates, wolfberries, and chopped green onions. Continue to stir-fry for an additional minute to combine the flavors. - Pour in the chicken or pork broth. Bring the soup to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the meats to tenderize.35m
Preview35mPreviewPour in the chicken or pork broth. Bring the soup to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the meats to tenderize. - While the soup is simmering, prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water until smooth. After simmering, gradually add the slurry to the soup while stirring continuously until the soup thickens to your desired consistency.3m
Preview3mPreviewWhile the soup is simmering, prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water until smooth. After simmering, gradually add the slurry to the soup while stirring continuously until the soup thickens to your desired consistency. - Season the soup with salt, white pepper, and an optional dash of soy sauce to taste. Ladle the hot soup into individual serving bowls.2m
Preview2mPreviewSeason the soup with salt, white pepper, and an optional dash of soy sauce to taste. Ladle the hot soup into individual serving bowls. - Garnish each bowl with fresh chopped green onions, edible chrysanthemum petals, and julienned kaffir lime leaves for an aromatic finish.2m
Preview2mPreviewGarnish each bowl with fresh chopped green onions, edible chrysanthemum petals, and julienned kaffir lime leaves for an aromatic finish.
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