Can you make soup or stock with just Canada whelks, no meat?
Many Hong Kong whelk soup recipes use meat, even Michelin 3 stars Lung King Heen!
Can I make soup or stock with just whelks and vegetarian ingredients? I don't want meat!
When I skipped meat in this recipe, theresultant soup taste weird and fishy. Why? What can I add or replace?
I live in Toronto. Supermarkets here carry Canada whelks. I don't know if the issue is the whelks. Are Hong Kong whelks different from Canada whelks?
Best Answer
yes, you can just use vegetables and seafood for you recipe, the result will be different; you can use a strong vegetarian broth or a seafood/fish stock.
If using only vegetarian and fish/seafood ingredients, it will taste fishy; that's the point, isn't it ? Depending on the base stock (vegetarian or fish), you might get different results.
About whelk, I've got no experience cooking with them, I only use brined ones and eat them as-is.
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How do you cook whelks?
it's typically boiled in salted water for just a few minutes (depending on the size). The quick cooking time will keep the meat tender since overcooking can make whelk rubbery and tough. It can be served in the shell, often with a drizzle of vinegar or a butter dipping sauce.What to put in soup to make it taste good?
10 Secret Ingredients for Making Soup with OomphDo I need stock to make soup?
Quality homemade stock will invariably add great depth of flavor and body to a recipe. But it's a luxury, not a necessity\u2014it gilds the lily, as they say. Why? Because a great number of soups, stews, and braises essentially build their own stock while they cook, so starting with a base stock isn't really necessary.How can I make bland soup taste better?
If the broth or stock is too bland, season with a small pinch of salt and/or pepper. Remember, salt is added to highlight the flavors of the ingredients, not to make them taste salty.Homemade recipes ~ How to cook whelks
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