CHINESE RICE BALL SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large stockpot add in the chicken broth and water brings to a boil.
• In a saucepan sauté the shrimps, sausage and pork pour into the stock pot and pour into the stock pot.
• In a very hot saucepan add oil and sauté the salted shrimps and when pink pour into the stock pot and pour into the stock pot.
• In the hot broth combine the shrimp, sausage, and mushroom simmer for 10 minutes and add in the sauté shrimps and combine. Using a bamboo strainer removes the mixture and some of the broth into a warm pot and keeps warm. Add in the turnip and blend together and add salt if needed.
• In a large mixing bowl add rice flour and slowly add in the water to combine. Roll into 1” balls and place onto a sheet pan. After all of the mixture is done; drop the finish the rice balls into the hot broth and when the rice balls is floating it done. Add in the shrimp mixture back into the pot and combine and into serving bowl.
• Spoon the mixture into the bowl and garnish with green onion and parsley. Let each quest season with sesame oil and soy sauce.

Steps:

• Wash and soak dried shrimps for 10 mins and dried shiitake mushrooms for 15 mins in warm water.
• In a large bowl, add rice flour, stir slowly with chopsticks as you drizzle in hot water. When it is safe to mix with your hands, do so and knead slowly until all the hot water has been mixed in. Add in cold water.
• Dust your working surface with a bit of rice flour. Take the dough into smaller pieces and roll them into long tubes on the working surface.
• In a large wok, bring water to a boil. Add your rice balls and cook them with the lid on until they float. Make sure to stir occasionally so they don't stick to the wok. You know they're done when they float to the top. This takes about 7-8 minutes.
• Pre-heat the wok on high heat and add oil. Heat the oil for 30 seconds before adding the ginger and garlic. Add dried shrimps and let the oil bloom its flavor. Cook for 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant.
• Add chicken broth and let simmer for about a minute. Add water. Note that our measurements for water here is based on the size of our wok and what we taste we prefer. Adjust accordingly.
• To season the soup, add salt, sugar, white pepper, sesame oil, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Mix and add spring onions and cilantro.
• Finally, taste to adjust the flavors of the soup. Turn the heat back to high heat to bring the soup to a boil. Serve the soup piping hot. Serve once it's to your taste! This is usually served in a large serving pot or bowl and everyone can take the amount they want in smaller individual bowls.