Veggie Manchow Soup

Materials

For the Soup Base:

Vegetable oil

Ginger, minced

Garlic, minced

Green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)

Onion, finely chopped

Cabbage, shredded

Carrots, grated

Green beans, finely chopped

Capsicum (bell pepper), finely chopped

Soy sauce

Vinegar

Salt

Black pepper powder

Chicken or vegetable stock (or water)

Cornstarch

For the Crispy Noodle Garnish (optional):

Hakka noodles

Cornstarch

Water

Oil

Production Steps

Preparing the Soup Base:

1. Saute the Aromatics:

   Heat oil in a deep-bottomed pot or wok.

   Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Saute for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. Stir-fry the Vegetables:

   Add onions and cook until translucent.

   Introduce cabbage, carrots, green beans, and capsicum. Stir-fry for a few minutes until slightly softened.

3. Build the Flavor:

   Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and black pepper powder. Mix well.

   Add chicken or vegetable stock (or water) to desired consistency. Bring to a boil.

4. Thicken the Soup:

   In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to form a slurry.

   Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the boiling soup while stirring continuously. This will thicken the soup.

Preparing the Crispy Noodle Garnish (optional):

1. Cook the Noodles:

   Boil Hakka noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

2. Create a Batter:

   Mix cornstarch with a little water to form a thin batter.

3. Fry the Noodles:

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or wok.

   Coat the noodles in the cornstarch batter.

   Deep-fry until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Assembling the Soup:

1. Ladle the hot manchow soup into bowls.

2. Garnish with crispy noodles (optional) and chopped green onions.

Tips for a Better Manchow Soup:

For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable stock.

Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer green chilies.

Experiment with different vegetables like mushrooms, water chestnuts, or bamboo shoots.

Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

By following these steps, you can create a delicious and authentic veggie manchow soup. Enjoy!