Asian Ginger and Cucumber Soup with Seared Salmon

A refreshing cold cucumber and miso soup topped with ginger-marinated seared salmon, fresh chili, and sesame seeds.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 168.1 kcals 672.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.2 grams 28.8 grams
Fat 12.1 grams 48.5 grams
Protein 7.6 grams 30.2 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice only
Liquids
150
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
OilsFats
30
ml
Rapeseed Oil
extra virgin
Seafood
115
g
Salmon Fillet
skin removed
Vegetables
2
piece
English Cucumbers
ridge cucumbers or English cucumbers
5
cm
Ginger
fresh root, peeled and grated
6
piece
Spring Onions
green tops and whites separated
0.25
bag
1
piece
Green Chilli
finely diced

Steps

  • Shave the cucumbers and reserve the shavings for garnish.
  • Blend cucumbers, ginger, rice vinegar, lime juice, miso, and vegetable stock until smooth.
  • Add the spring onion greens and spinach to the blender and purée until smooth.
  • Pass the mixture through a fine sieve and chill in the fridge.
  • Heat 15ml of oil in a pan and season the salmon with salt.
  • Sear the salmon for 30 seconds on each side in the hot pan.
  • Dice the cooled salmon into 5mm pieces and combine with remaining oil, vinegar, chili, and sesame seeds.
  • Marinate the salmon mixture for 10 minutes.
  • Finely chop the white parts of the spring onions.
  • Pour soup into chilled bowls and garnish with salmon, cucumber shavings, and spring onions.