A delicious and flavorful seafood soup with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 4Scallops
- 80gMinced pork
Vegetables
- 10gGinger
- 50gPickled garlic
- 20gLemongrass
- 30gGalangal
- 10gKaffir lime leaves
- 60gShallots
- 10gSpicy red chili
- 80gSalty plums
Chilled
- 10gVermicelli
- 150gCabbage
- 50gspring onion
- 50gCelery
- 60gStraw mushrooms
- 1/8gRed Chilli
Condiments
- 3tbspWhite sugar
- 2tbspFish sauce
- 1tspChicken powder
- 3tbspLime juice
- 1Rock sugar
Side Dishes
- 1bunch Coriander
- 1Chili
Water
- 500mLChicken Stock
How to make Sweet and Sour Spicy Soup
Preparation
Prepare all the ingredients by washing, peeling, and chopping them as needed.
Soak the vermicelli in water until softened, then drain and set aside.
Cooking
In a pot, heat some oil and sauté ginger, pickled garlic, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, and spicy red chili until fragrant.
Add the minced pork and cook until browned.
Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Add the scallops, cabbage, and salty plums. Simmer until the scallops are cooked through.
Season the soup with white sugar, fish sauce, chicken powder, lime juice, and rock sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with coriander and chili slices.
Tips & Tricks
For a spicier kick, add more spicy red chili or a dash of chili flakes.
Adjust the sweetness and sourness of the soup by varying the amount of white sugar and lime juice.
Feel free to add other seafood like shrimp or fish fillets for variety.
