Spicy Sea Cucumber Soup

Spicy Sea Cucumber Soup

Prepare a flavorful and nourishing soup using expired dried sea cucumber, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

70
Prep Time (min)
25
Cook Time (min)
95
Total Time (min)
6
Servings

Ingredients

  • 200g expired dried sea cucumber
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated
  • 1 red chili, sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped bok choy
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

In a bowl, soak the dried sea cucumber in warm water for 1 hour or until softened. Rinse well.

2

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

3

Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and red chili. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

4

Add the sea cucumber, mushrooms, and bok choy. Stir for another 2 minutes.

5

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sea cucumber is tender.

6

Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

7

Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

8

Enjoy your comforting and spicy sea cucumber soup!

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