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Asparagus And Crab Meat Soup - Mang Tay Nau Cua

A home-style Asparagus And Crab Meat Soup - Mang Tay Nau Cua made with Chicken Broth and Plus Nuoc Mam. Serves 6. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 4 cup
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Freshly ground black pepper 2 tb Cornstarch or arrowroot,

2. 2

   Mixed with 2 tablespoons

3. 3

   Cold water 1 Egg, lightly beaten 15 oz White asparagus spears, cut

4. 4

   Combine the broth, 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce, the sugar and salt in a 3 quart soup pot.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat and simmer.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet.

8. 8

   Add the shallots and garlic and stir-fry until aromatic.

9. 9

   Add the crab meat, the remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce and black pepper to taste.

10. 10

    Stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute.

11. 11

    Set aside.

12. 12

    Bring the soup to a boil.

13. 13

    Add the cornstarch mixture and stir gently until the soup thickens and is clear.

14. 14

    While the soup is actively boiling, add the egg and stir gently.

15. 15

    Continue to stir for about 1 minute.

16. 16

    Add the crab meat mixture and asparagus with its canning liquid; cook gently until heated through.

17. 17

    Transfer the soup to a heated tureen. Sprinkle on the coriander, scallion and freshly ground black pepper.