Fish Ball Soup

This Fish Ball Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, packed with high-quality protein from fresh fish balls and vibrant vegetables. It's perfect for a light meal, offering a deliciously savory broth that warms the soul.

Ingredients

• Fish fillet (cod or tilapia) - 200 grams
• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 100 grams
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic (minced) - 1 teaspoon
• Green onion (chopped) - 2 stalks
• Carrot (sliced) - 1 medium
• Chinese cabbage (shredded) - 100 grams
• Chicken or vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Cilantro (for garnish) - a handful

Steps

1. In a food processor, combine the fish fillet, shrimp, fish sauce, ginger, and garlic. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
2. Wet your hands and shape the fish mixture into small balls, about 2.5 cm in diameter.
3. In a large pot, heat the chicken or vegetable broth over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
4. Carefully add the fish balls to the simmering broth and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
5. Add the sliced carrot and shredded Chinese cabbage to the pot. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Drizzle the sesame oil into the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped green onion and cilantro, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Includes a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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