Salmon Head ABC Soup

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1 salmon head (halved, cleaned)
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 1 medium potato, peeled & cut into chunks
• 1 large tomato, quartered
• 1 small onion, halved
• 1 sliced pickled mustard (zha cai)
• 0.5 small bowl anchovy
• 1.2L water
• Salt & white peppercorn to taste
• Optional: Chinese parsley (coriander) for garnish

Instructions

1. Rinse the salmon head thoroughly. For a cleaner soup, blanch salmon head in hot water for 1–2 mins, then drain.
2. In a pot, add water, zha cai, anchovy, onion, carrot, potato and tomato. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce to medium heat, add the salmon head and simmer for 25–30 mins.
4. Add salt and white peppercorn to taste. Garnish with coriander if desired.

Tips

You can add corn or cabbage for a sweeter taste.

Suggested Food Pairing

Enjoy hot with white rice, or as a light soup on its own.