Napier grass is a type of fungus, named for its homophonic meaning of ‘getting rich.' In some places, it is eaten during holidays for good luck, and the most convenient way to prepare it is in Napier grass soup. There are some things to note when making Napier grass soup; if you want to know more, read the detailed recipe below.
Minimalist Napier Grass Soup
Ingredients Preparation
25 grams of dried Napier grass, salt.
Method and Steps
1. Soak the Napier grass in cold water for about 3 hours and wash off any impurities.
2. Rinse again and cook in water for around 15 minutes.
3. Add a little salt for flavor, stir well, turn off the heat, and let it sit for 20 minutes.
Squid Napier Grass Soup
Ingredients Preparation
1 dried squid, 10 fish balls, scallions, salt, oil as needed.
Method and Steps
1. Soak the dried squid in clear water, clean it, and cut into strips; set aside.
2. Clean the fish balls and drain them; clean and slice the scallions.
3. Fill a soup pot with an appropriate amount of clear water and bring to a boil; add the squid strips.
4. After boiling the squid on medium heat, turn down to low heat and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
5. Once the squid aroma develops, adjust to medium heat, add the fish balls and cook until done, then add the Napier grass.
6. Add a little salt, drizzle with a little oil, sprinkle with scallion segments, turn off the heat, and serve.
Mushroom Napier Grass Soup
Ingredients Preparation
Fresh mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, dried tree fungus, radish, Napier grass, scallops, honey dates, ginger slices, garlic slices, salt, chicken essence, white pepper powder, sesame oil.
Method and Steps
1. Soak the Napier grass and tree fungus, then drain; set aside.
2. Slice the mushrooms, tear the oyster mushrooms into strips, peel and slice the radish.
3. Fry the ginger slices and garlic slices in oil, then stir-fry the three types of mushrooms.
4. Add the stir-fried mushrooms and radish, along with the Napier grass, scallops, and honey dates to the soup pot and add water to cook.
5. After boiling, turn down to medium-low heat and simmer slowly for 2-3 hours, then add salt for seasoning before serving.