Asparagus And Crab Meat Soup - Mang Tay Nau Cua

Name: Asparagus And Crab Meat Soup - Mang Tay Nau Cua
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam); 2 teaspoons vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 shallots, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 8 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over and drained (fresh or canned); fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) or 2 tablespoons arrowroot (mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 15 ounces white asparagus, cut into 1-inch sections with canning liquid reserved; 1 tablespoon shredded coriander; 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam)
2 teaspoons vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
8 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over and drained (fresh or canned)
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) or 2 tablespoons arrowroot (mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water)
1 egg, lightly beaten
15 ounces white asparagus, cut into 1-inch sections with canning liquid reserved
1 tablespoon shredded coriander
1 scallion, thinly sliced

1
Combine the broth, 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce, the sugar and salt in a 3 quart soup pot.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat and simmer.
4
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet.
5
Add the shallots and garlic and stir-fry until aromatic.
6
Add the crab meat, the remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce and black pepper to taste.
7
Stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute.
8
Set aside.
9
Bring the soup to a boil.
10
Add the cornstarch mixture and stir gently until the soup thickens and is clear.
11
While the soup is actively boiling, add the egg and stir gently.
12
Continue to stir for about 1 minute.
13
Add the crab meat mixture and asparagus with its canning liquid; cook gently until heated through.
14
Transfer the soup to a heated tureen.
15
Sprinkle on the coriander, scallion and freshly ground black pepper.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam), 2 teaspoons vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam), 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Asparagus And Crab Meat Soup - Mang Tay Nau Cua falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!