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Fish Soup Bee Hoon

Fish Soup Bee Hoon

Singaporean
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29 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

29 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

320 kcalper person
Protein 28g
Carbs 35g
Fats 8g

About this dish

A light, clear soup of poached mackerel and tomato ladled over rice vermicelli, finished with crisp fried shallots and spring onions.

Allergy Info

Fish

Diet Info

Pescatarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Tomatoesquartered2 whole
  • Gingerjulienned20 g
  • Garlic clovessliced3 cloves
  • Spring onionssliced2 stalks

Fish & Seafood

  • Mackerelfilleted and sliced400 g

Tins & Jars

  • Fish stock1 l

Dried Goods

  • Rice vermicelli200 g
  • Crispy fried shallots2 tbsp

Spices & Seasonings

  • Fine sea salt1 tsp
  • White pepper0.5 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp

Utensils

  • Saucepan
  • Large saucepan
  • Ladle

Method

1

Season the sliced fish lightly with a little of the salt and set aside.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan and fry the ginger and garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Approx. 2 minutes
3

Add the fish stock and tomatoes, bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

Approx. 11 minutes
4

Add the seasoned fish slices and poach for 4 minutes until just cooked through and opaque.

Approx. 4 minutes
5

Season the soup with the remaining salt and the white pepper.

Approx. 2 minutes
6

Blanch the rice vermicelli in a separate pan of boiling water for 3 minutes until tender, then drain and divide between bowls.

Approx. 4 minutes
7

Ladle the hot fish soup over the vermicelli, then scatter with crispy fried shallots and spring onions to serve.

Approx. 3 minutes