Chinese Rice Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3 - 4 people
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Calories
243 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Chinese Rice Soup
Description
Chinese Rice Soup begins with a broth made from chicken stock, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and Chinese cooking wine. The mixture simmers briefly to infuse these flavors before uncooked white rice is added to cook until tender in the broth. White fish cubed into bite-sized pieces and stems of choy sum are added near the end so they poach gently without breaking apart. The soup is finished by stirring in the choy sum leaves, sesame oil, and white pepper, producing a delicately flavored broth with soft rice and lightly cooked greens.
The soup is versatile and can be topped with items like crispy fried shallots, crunchy fried noodles, or chili oil to add texture and heat. The use of light soy sauce keeps the broth clear and mild while Chinese cooking wine adds depth. The recipe suggests various ingredient substitutions and notes for preparing suitable proteins and vegetables, emphasizing choice and flexibility based on available ingredients.
This soup suits a light meal or comforting snack and can accommodate leftovers by separating rice from broth for refrigeration or freezing. Its mild and clean flavors support a gentle palate while the broth-based preparation offers a satisfying warmth.
Ingredients
Broth
- 1 litre / 32 oz chicken broth Note 1, low sodium
- 1 cup water
- 2 garlic smashed (Note 2, cloves
- 1.5 cm / 1/2" ginger cut into 3 slices, piece
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce or normal all purpose soy sauce (Note 3, light
- 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine , key ingredient (Note 4 subs)
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp sesame oil , toasted (optional) (Note 5)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper (sub black, can omit)
Add Ins
- 3/4 cup white rice long grain, medium grain, short grain, jasmine (Note 6, uncooked
- 3 tems choy sum , cut into 2cm / 1" lengths, stems separated from leaves (Note 8)
- 250g / 8 oz White fish fillets , cut into 2.5cm / 1" cubes (Note 8)
- 1 green onion , finely sliced
Toppings (1 minimum, all best!)
- shallots Note 9, crispy fried
- fried noodle pictured in post (Note 9, crunchy
- Chili oil or paste
Instructions
- Combine broth ingredients: Place chicken stock, soy sauce, Chinesse cooking wine, garlic and ginger in a small pot over high heat.
- Simmer to infuse: Place lid on, bring to simmer then reduce to medium and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.
- Add rice: Add rice and cook uncovered for 10 minutes - broth surface should be bubbling very gently.
- Add fish & stems: Add fish and stems of choy sum, cook for 2 minutes.
- Pick garlic and ginger out of soup.
- Stir through choy sum leaves (they will wilt almost instantly), sesame oil and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use good quality chicken broth for best flavor; avoid chicken stock powder to prevent artificial taste.
- Smashed garlic cloves infuse broth flavor while remaining whole for easy removal before serving.
- Light soy sauce seasons without darkening the broth; avoid dark soy sauce to keep flavor balanced.
- Chinese cooking wine enhances broth depth; dry sherry or sake can substitute.
- To substitute alcohol, consider oyster sauce plus reduced soy as an alternative.
- Various types of white rice can be used; cooking times may vary especially for brown rice.
- Any quick-cooking Asian greens like bok choy or gai lan can replace choy sum.
- Firm white fish is preferred; avoid oily or very delicate fish to maintain texture.
- Crispy fried shallots and crunchy noodles are optional toppings that add texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated (up to 4 days) or frozen (up to 3 months) when rice and broth are stored separately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3- 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 585g | |
| Calories | 243cal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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