Coriander (Cilantro) Fish Ball Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Coriander (Cilantro) Fish Ball Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken stock; 3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced; 2 whole star anise; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 750 g boneless white fish fillets, skin removed, roughly chopped; ½ cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 250 g dried rice-stick noodles (pad Thai); 100 g snow peas, trimmed, finely sliced; fresh coriander leaves, to serve

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken stock
3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced
2 whole star anise
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
750 g boneless white fish fillets, skin removed, roughly chopped
½ cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind
1 garlic clove, crushed
250 g dried rice-stick noodles (pad Thai)
100 g snow peas, trimmed, finely sliced
fresh coriander leaves, to serve

1
Place stock, ginger, star anise, soy sauce and sugar in a saucepan.
2
Bring to the boil over high heat.
3
Reduce heat to low.
4
Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until slightly reduced.
5
Meanwhile, place fish, coriander, lime rind, and garlic in a food processor.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Process until combined.
8
Roll heaped tablespoons of mixture into balls.
9
Place noodles in a heatproof bowl.
10
Cover with boiling water.
11
Stand for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.
12
Using a fork, separate noodles.
13
Drain.
14
Strain stock mixture into a bowl.
15
Return to pan over medium heat.
16
Add fish balls to stock mixture.
17
Cook, stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.
18
Add snow peas.
19
Cook for 1 minute or until tender.
20
Divide noodles between bowls.
21
Ladle soup, snow peas and fish balls over noodles.
22
Top with coriander.
23
Serve.

957

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chicken stock, 3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced, 2 whole star anise, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Coriander (Cilantro) Fish Ball Noodle Soup 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!

Coriander (Cilantro) Fish Ball Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions