Vietnamese Vegetable Soup – Canh cải
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Recipe: Vietnamese Vegetable Soup - Canh cải
By Helen Le Published: February 28, 2015
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Ready In: 40 mins
- Yield: 3-4 Servings
A simple soup that is most often seen as part of a Vietnamese daily meal.
Ingredients
- 200 g beef (7 oz) thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/2 tsp each pepper, chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 bunch leafy vegetables choy sum, bok choy, mustard greens etc.
Instructions
- Season the beef with pepper, chicken stock and minced garlic ( ½ tsp each). Also add 2 tsp fish sauce and 1 tsp vegetable oil. Mix well and set aside for about 15 minutes.
- Next, peel and smash a small piece of ginger.
For Rau cai, you just cut into 2-inch length, then rinse a few times to get rid of all the dust
- In a small pot, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and quickly stir-fry the beef for 1 minute. When the beef turns pale, immediately transfer to the bowl.
- Add 1 liter water (4 cups) to the pot and bring to a boil. (You can also use 1 part water and 1 part chicken broth to make the soup more hearty). When it boils, skim off the foam and season with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp chicken stock. Have a taste and add a little bit fish sauce if needed.
Then add the greens and bring the soup to a boil again.
- Just when it's about to boil again, add the stir-fried beef and mix well. And don;t forget to throw in the ginger. When it boils again, immediately turn off the heat to avoid overcooking the veggies.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve as part of a Vietnamese family meal.
Helen Le
Since 2011, I've passionately shared my cooking videos on social media to help food lovers make mouthwatering authentic Vietnamese dishes at home. I've been featured in many prestigious magazines and TV shows, playing different roles like a character, guest, and even a cooking show host. I'm also a proud author of best-selling cookbooks that have made their way into kitchens all over the world. You can grab my cookbooks in English, Vietnamese, or Chinese from tons of online stores and bookshops worldwide. Let's cook up some tasty adventures together!
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About me
Since 2011, I've passionately shared my cooking videos on social media to help food lovers make mouthwatering authentic Vietnamese dishes at home. I've been featured in many prestigious magazines and TV shows, playing different roles like a character, guest, and even a cooking show host. I'm also a proud author of best-selling cookbooks that have made their way into kitchens all over the world. You can grab my cookbooks in English, Vietnamese, or Chinese from tons of online stores and bookshops worldwide. Let's cook up some tasty adventures together!