Introduction: To ensure the soup is clear and not cloudy, it must be simmered over a low flame, allowing it to just simmer without a rolling boil. A vigorous boil will cause the protein molecules in the soup to coagulate into many white particles, naturally making the soup cloudy.
How to Make Soup More Flavorful
When making soup, it's best to use cold water. If you pour hot water into the pot from the beginning, the sudden high temperature will cause the outer layer of the meat's protein to solidify immediately, preventing it from fully dissolving into the soup. Only by adding cold water from the start and heating it slowly will the protein fully dissolve, resulting in a more flavorful soup. Additionally, don't add salt too early, as it will draw moisture out of the meat and accelerate the coagulation of protein. Soy sauce should also not be added prematurely. Ingredients like scallions, ginger, and wine should not be used in excess, as these can affect the natural flavor of the soup.
How to Make Soup Clearer
To ensure the soup is clear and not cloudy, it must be simmered over a low flame, allowing it to just simmer without a rolling boil. A vigorous boil will cause the protein molecules in the soup to coagulate into many white particles, naturally making the soup cloudy.
How to Make Soup Thicker
When you don't have stock and want to thicken the soup, you can either thicken it with a thin starch slurry to give it a richer consistency, or you can add oil to create an emulsion. To do this, heat the oil first, then pour in the soup, cover the pot tightly, and cook over high heat. In a short while, the soup will thicken.
How to Make Soup Less Salty
Simply place flour or rice in a small cloth bag, put it in the soup to cook for a bit, and the salt will be absorbed, naturally making the soup less salty. Alternatively, you can add a clean, raw potato and cook it for 5 minutes, which will also reduce the saltiness of the soup.
How to Make Soup Less Greasy
If a soup made with fatty ingredients is particularly greasy, you can solve this by briefly roasting a small amount of seaweed over a flame and then sprinkling it into the soup. This will cut through the greasiness.
How to Make Soup More Delicious
Buy 50 to 100 grams of slightly fatty pork (ground pork also works). First, cut the pork into slices or small cubes. Then, heat an iron wok, add the pork or ground pork, and heat it until it's hot. Immediately pour boiling water into the wok. The wok will sizzle and large water splashes will erupt. After simmering for a while, a pot of milky "broth" will be ready. Then, add your desired vegetables and seasonings. For example, for a tofu and cabbage hot pot, you can add the tofu and seasonings, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes before adding the cabbage. Once the soup comes to a boil, it's ready to serve.