Best Easy Wenzhou Fish Cake Soup Recipe

Light Wenzhou fish cake soup with tender fish cakes and fresh vegetables is a healthy, protein-rich bowl. A clean eats family recipe with delicate flavor.

Cook 30 min Difficulty NORMAL 220 kcal
#high protein #mediterranean #diabetic friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Wenzhou-style fish cakes 10 oz
  • Napa cabbage 2 cups
  • Carrot 1 cup
  • Shiitake mushrooms 1 cup
  • Scallions 3 pieces
  • Firm tofu 5 oz
  • Fish stock 5 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • Salt 0.5 tsp
  • White pepper 0.25 tsp
  • Sesame oil 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 12 g 22%
Protein 24 g 44%
Fat 7 g 34%
Serving size 320g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Slice fish cakes into thin rounds, chop Napa cabbage and carrot into bite-size pieces, slice mushrooms, cube tofu, and chop scallions.

  2. 2

    Bring fish stock to a gentle boil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add carrots and shiitake mushrooms first, and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly tender.

  4. 4

    Add Napa cabbage and tofu. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 5 minutes, keeping the soup at a gentle simmer.

  5. 5

    Add the fish cakes and simmer for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully to avoid overcooking the fish cakes.

  6. 6

    Stir in soy sauce, salt, white pepper, and sesame oil; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  7. 7

    Turn off the heat, add chopped scallions, then serve hot for a clean, delicate flavor.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The key ingredient in this soup is the Wenzhou-style fish cakes. They lend the soup both its signature protein content and delicate, savory flavor, providing the core identity of this family recipe.
Q. What cooking technique makes the soup taste clean?
Maintaining a gentle simmer (not a rolling boil) after adding vegetables and fish cakes ensures a clear stock and prevents the fish cakes from toughening. This preserves the light, delicate flavor that defines Wenzhou-style fish cake soup.
Q. How do I prevent the fish cakes from becoming rubbery?
Add the sliced fish cakes near the end of cooking and simmer gently for only 3–4 minutes. Overcooking can lead to a tough texture, so monitor this step closely for perfect tenderness.
Q. How many calories and how much protein are in each serving?
Each 320g serving contains 220 kcal, with 24g protein (44% of total calories), making this soup both light and rich in high-quality protein.
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