Asparagus And Crab Meat Soup Mang Tay Nau Cua

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Not sure where i found this recipe, but i've had it in my files for a long time. Sounds good.

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Steps

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

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce the heat and simmer.

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Meanwhile , heat the oil in a skillet.

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

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

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Stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute.

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Set aside.

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Bring the soup to a boil.

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

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

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Continue to stir for about 1 minute.

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Add the crab meat mixture and asparagus with its canning liquid.

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Cook gently until heated through.

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Transfer the soup to a heated tureen.

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Sprinkle on the coriander , scallion and freshly ground black pepper.

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Ingredients

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chicken broth, fish sauce, sugar, salt, vegetable oil, shallots, garlic cloves, lump crabmeat, fresh ground black pepper, cornstarch, egg, white asparagus, coriander, scallion