Delicious and Flavorful Field Crab Soup Recipe for Family Meals

Field crab soup is a rustic and familiar dish in Vietnamese cuisine. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also nutritious and effective for cooling down during hot summer days. Let’s explore how to make a traditional field crab soup with the recipe below!

Ingredients Needed

To cook a delicious pot of field crab soup, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Field crabs: 350 grams (pre-ground or whole crabs for processing)
• Celery: 100 grams
• Dill: 50 grams
• Green onions: 5 stalks
• Tomatoes: 3
• Onion: 1 small
• Luffa: 1 (about 200 grams)
• Seasonings: Salt, sugar, seasoning powder, monosodium glutamate, fish sauce

Main ingredients for cooking field crab soup

Tips for Choosing Fresh Ingredients

• Field crabs: Choose crabs with shiny yellow shells and strong, glossy claws. Prefer female crabs as they usually have more roe.
• Tomatoes: Select ripe, firm, and undamaged tomatoes.
• Luffa: Choose ones with dark green skin, few black spots, and fresh stems.

Steps to Make Field Crab Soup

Step 1: Preparing the Field Crabs

If using whole crabs, wash them thoroughly with diluted saltwater to remove mud. Then, separate the crab shells, take out the roe (if any), and grind or blend the crab meat.

Next, mix the ground crab with about 1-1.5 liters of clean water, stir well, and strain through a sieve to get the crab stock. Let the crab meat settle for about 10 minutes.

Step 2: Preparing Other Ingredients

• Tomatoes: Wash and cut into wedges.
• Onion: Peel and cut into wedges similar to the tomatoes.
• Luffa: Peel, wash, and slice into 1 cm thick rounds.
• Celery, green onions, and dill: Clean, wash thoroughly, and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Preparing ingredients for field crab soup

Step 3: Sautéing Tomatoes

Sauté green onions in a bit of oil until fragrant, then add tomatoes. Season with a little seasoning powder to help the tomatoes release their juices and add color to the soup.

Step 4: Cooking the Soup

Bring the crab stock to a boil. Once boiling, you’ll see the crab meat float to the surface. Skim off any foam to keep the soup clear.

Add the sautéed tomatoes to the pot, and season with salt, sugar, seasoning powder, and monosodium glutamate to taste. Then, add the onion and luffa, and continue cooking.

When the luffa is soft, add the celery, green onions, and dill, stir well, and turn off the heat.

Step 5: Finishing and Serving

Ladle the soup into bowls, and sprinkle with ground black pepper if desired. Field crab soup can be enjoyed with white rice or noodles, and it’s delicious either way.

Finished delicious field crab soup

Some Notes When Cooking Field Crab Soup

• Use a fine mesh sieve when straining the crab stock to ensure no residue gets into the broth.
• Avoid stirring the pot vigorously while the soup is boiling to prevent breaking up the crab meat.
• Adjust the amount of vegetables according to personal preference.

Conclusion

With this simple yet flavorful traditional field crab soup recipe, you can bring a nutritious and delicious dish to your family’s table. Try out this recipe for your next family meal!

Good luck, and don’t forget to check out more exciting recipes at “Sổ Tay Món Ăn”!