Coriander (Cilantro) Fish Ball Soup Recipe

Name: Coriander (Cilantro) Fish Ball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Broth; 4 cups fat-free chicken stock; 2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced; 2 whole star anise; 4 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 green chili, divided; 1 garlic clove; Balls; 350 g boneless white fish fillets, skin removed, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1 garlic clove, crushed; salt and pepper; To Finish; 200 g dried rice-stick noodles (pad Thai); 1 small head of broccoli, cut into small florets; 50 g snow peas, trimmed; 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed, cut in half; fresh coriander leaves, to serve; lime wedge, to serve

Servings: persons

Broth
4 cups fat-free chicken stock
2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced
2 whole star anise
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 green chili, divided
1 garlic clove
Balls
350 g boneless white fish fillets, skin removed, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 garlic clove, crushed
salt and pepper
To Finish
200 g dried rice-stick noodles (pad Thai)
1 small head of broccoli, cut into small florets
50 g snow peas, trimmed
1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed, cut in half
fresh coriander leaves, to serve
lime wedge, to serve

1
Place stock, ginger, star anise, soy sauce,sugar, garlic and half the green chilli in a saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until slightly reduced.
2
Meanwhile, place fish, coriander, lime rind, garlic in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Process until combined. Roll heaped tablespoons of mixture into balls.
3
Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Using a fork, separate noodles. Drain.
4
Strain stock mixture into a bowl. Return to pan over medium heat. Add fish balls to stock mixture. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, then add the broccoli florets through. Cook for two minutes, then add the asparagus, cook a minute more, then lastly dd snow peas. Cook for 1 minute or until tender.
5
Divide noodles between bowls. Ladle soup, vegetables and fish balls over noodles. Top with coriander and serve with a lime wedge.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Broth, 4 cups fat-free chicken stock, 2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced, 2 whole star anise, and more.

Yes, Coriander (Cilantro) Fish Ball 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.

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Coriander (Cilantro) Fish Ball Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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