A criminally tempting, soul-soothing broth, chock-full of loads of pink, succulent shrimps, vibrant green Bok Choy, and glistening slivers of ginger, served in an elegant white or blue bowl, provides an enticing contrast that is visibly pleasing against a rustic wooden backdrop. A ceramic spoon, dished up with this culinary magic sits on the side, waiting to be savored.

Springtime Shrimp and Bok Choy Soup

Name: Springtime Shrimp and Bok Choy Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Shrimp, 300g peeled and deveined; Bok Choy, 2 medium heads washed and cut into halves; Ginger, 2 inch piece peeled and thinly sliced; Garlic, 4 cloves minced; Shaoxing wine, 2 tablespoons; Soy Sauce, 3 tablespoons; Chicken Broth, 4 cups; Scallions, 2 strands chopped; Sesame Oil, 2 teaspoons; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Sunflower oil, 2 tablespoons

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: May 01, 2024

This extraordinary creation captures the vibrant cuisine of Chinese culture using seasonal ingredients; it not only warms the bones but also appeals to the eye. Shrimp plays a leading role, paired with a refreshing spring vegetable, Bok Choy. The soothing warmth of ginger and a hint of Shaoxing wine, a traditional Chinese wine, take this delightful soup to the next level.

Ingredients (for 2)

Shrimp - 300g - peeled and deveined
Bok choy - 2 medium heads - washed and cut into halves
Ginger - 2 inch piece - peeled and thinly sliced
Garlic - 4 cloves - minced
Shaoxing wine - 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
Chicken broth - 4 cups
Scallions - 2 strands - chopped
Sesame oil - 2 teaspoons
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Sunflower oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥘🔥😋

Heat the sunflower oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the ginger and garlic until fragrant.
Step 2 - 🥣🍷⏲️

Add the Shaoxing wine, and let it simmer for a minute to let the alcohol evaporate.
Step 3 - 🍲🍗🥢

Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and bring it to a boil.
Step 4 - 🥦💧😋

Once boiling, add the Bok Choy halves and simmer for around 5 minutes, until they start to become tender.
Step 5 - 🍤🥣🔥

Drop the shrimps into the soup. Cook until they turn pinkish, around 3-4 minutes.
Step 6 - 🥣🧂💧

Stir in sesame oil, and season with salt and pepper according to taste.
Step 7 - 🥣🥢🍽️

Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring both Bok Choy and shrimps make it into each bowl. Sprinkle with chopped scallions just before serving.

Additional

Shaoxing wine and Soy Sauce nicely elevates the taste of the soup giving it a distinct flavor. For a little twist, you can add a dash of chili oil or some crunchy wonton strips on top. Need to be Gluten-free? Replace soy sauce with Tamari. Kids would love helping out with peeling and deveining the shrimps or washing and chopping the veggies. Just make sure they stay safe around the kitchen!