Friday, December 24, 2010

Savoury Stuff - Papaya & Fish Soup

Oh yeah, yet another savoury dish. This is for mummies who are breastfeeding as papaya and this fish is supposed to help with milk production.

Ingredients (Based on one serving slow cooker):
*Ngoh-Hyer (fish) Head - found in wet markets.
1/4 Unripe & green papaya, skinned, seeds removed and cut into chunks
1 Large red date (the huge kind)
2 Slices of Ginger
Water

*The fishmonger will cut and clean fish-head and pack accordingly. One fish-head can make 4 individual serves. Uncooked fish head can also be frozen for 2-3 weeks. For fish lovers, there's lots of meat on it too! For non-fish loving mummies, add abit additional chunks of papaya and dates, stew longer and go for the soup. For fish-aversive mummies, I am sure you know the more tricks for removing the fishy taste - e.g. pre-soak in milk or rub in salt. etc.

Steps:
1. Boil fish head in water briefly. Drain water away.
2. Add all ingredients into a slow cooker. Add enough water to cover ingredients.
3. Stew away! It would be ready in 3 hours. Stew longer for a richer taste.

The soup is sweet enough without any seasoning at all!

:)

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