Cantonese seafood soup facts for kids
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| Type | Soup |
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| Place of origin | China |
| Region or state | Guangdong |
| Main ingredients | seafood |
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| Chinese | 海皇羹 | ||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | sea emperor thick soup | ||||||||||||||
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Cantonese seafood soup is a popular dish from Cantonese cuisine. This special soup is full of delicious seafood. You can often find it in Hong Kong and in Chinatown areas around the world.
This soup is usually considered a fancy dish. Its price depends on the types of seafood used. It is a great example of the rich flavors found in Chinese cooking.
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What is Cantonese Seafood Soup?
This soup is known for being thick and very smooth. This smooth texture comes from using a special ingredient called starch. Starch helps to make the soup thicker.
The soup usually looks whitish and a little see-through. It is called "gung" (羹) in Chinese. This is different from the usual word for soup, which is "tang" (汤). The name "gung" shows that it comes from southern China. It means a thick, stew-like soup.
How is it Made?
Chefs make this soup by cooking different kinds of seafood. They often use shrimp, crab, or fish. These ingredients are cooked in a tasty broth. The starch is added at the end to make it thick. This gives the soup its unique, comforting texture.
Different Kinds of Seafood Soup
There are many exciting ways to enjoy Cantonese seafood soup. Each type offers a slightly different taste. Here are some common varieties:
- Plain Cantonese seafood soup (海皇羹): This is the basic version. It features a mix of seafood.
- Hundred flower Cantonese seafood soup (百花 . 海皇羹): This version might include finely chopped ingredients. These ingredients are often shaped to look like flowers.
- Bamboo fungus Cantonese seafood soup (竹笙. 海皇羹): This soup adds bamboo fungus. Bamboo fungus is a type of edible mushroom. It has a unique, delicate texture.
- Crab meat Cantonese seafood soup (蟹肉 . 海皇羹): This popular type focuses on delicious crab meat. It is a favorite for many seafood lovers.
Each variation offers a unique twist on this classic dish. They all share the same smooth, rich base.
Images for kids
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A bowl of delicious Cantonese seafood soup.
See also
In Spanish: Sopa de pescado cantonesa para niños
