Asparagus And Crab Meat Soup Mang Tay Nau Cua Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus And Crab Meat Soup Mang Tay Nau Cua

• Chicken Broth
• 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Vegetable Oil
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Lump Crabmeat
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Cornstarch
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• White Asparagus
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallions

How to Make Asparagus And Crab Meat Soup Mang Tay Nau Cua

1. In a 3-quart soup pot, combine 6 cups of chicken broth, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. While the broth simmers, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Add 2 finely chopped shallots and 2 minced cloves of garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
6. Add 1 cup of crab meat, 2 teaspoons fish sauce, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7. Stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute. Set aside.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
9. Return the soup to a boil. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry until the soup thickens and becomes clear (about 2 minutes).
10. Gently whisk in 1 lightly beaten egg. Continue stirring for 1 minute until cooked through.
11. Add the crab meat mixture and 1 cup of trimmed asparagus spears (about 1 bunch). If using canned asparagus, add the asparagus and its liquid.
12. Cook gently for 3-5 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp and heated through.
13. Transfer the soup to a serving tureen or bowls.
14. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander, 1 tablespoon chopped scallions, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
15. Serve hot and enjoy!