Description
A vibrant and flavorful hot and sour broth featuring tender prawns, infused with ginger, chillies, and spring onions. This quick and easy soup combines zingy rice vinegar, savory soy sauce, and just a touch of sweetness for a perfectly balanced appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 500ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1–2 tbsp golden caster sugar
- Thumb-size piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 small hot red chillies, thinly sliced
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
Prawns
- 300g small raw peeled prawns, from a sustainable source
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, chicken stock, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of golden caster sugar, sliced ginger, sliced chillies, and spring onions. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Simmer the Flavors: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for about 1 minute to meld the flavors together without boiling vigorously.
- Add the Prawns: Add the raw peeled prawns to the simmering broth and gently cook until they are just heated through and turn pink, which should take about 2-3 minutes depending on prawn size.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the broth and add the remaining tablespoon of golden caster sugar if you prefer a slightly sweeter soup. Stir gently to dissolve.
- Serve Warm: Ladle the hot and sour prawn broth into small bowls or cups and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and tangy flavors.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock and prawns with tofu or mushrooms.
- Adjust chillies according to your heat preference; remove seeds for less spice.
- The soup is best served fresh and hot for optimal flavor and texture.
- Use sustainably sourced prawns to support environmentally friendly seafood choices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: hot and sour broth, prawn soup, Asian soup, quick seafood soup, ginger prawn broth
