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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Pigeon soup with mung beans is one of the soup dishes that is both delicious and nutritious. So how to cook pigeon soup well? Today, let’s join Tastetutorial.com into the kitchen to learn the super easy recipe for pigeon soup with mung beans for the whole family to enjoy!
Ingredients for Pigeon Soup with Mung Beans For 3 servings
Pigeon 3 birds Dried lotus seeds 100 gr Cracked mung beans 100 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 10 gr Shallots 1 bulb Carrot cut into flowers a little Common spices a little (Salt – Ground pepper – Sugar – Seasoning – MSG)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pigeons
- If buying pre-prepared pigeons, you should choose those that look fresh, with skin that has a pink color and is not pale. Additionally, you should select smaller pigeons, around 10 to 15 days old, as the meat at this age will be delicious and rich in protein.
- You should also pay attention to the wings of the pigeons; if the meat on the wings feels thick when pressed gently with your hand, it indicates good quality pigeons.
- Furthermore, press on the breast to check if the meat is tender; the softer the breast meat, the tastier the pigeon will be!
- You need to avoid buying pigeons that are pale, have an odor, or have soft, mushy meat that is not firm. Additionally, do not choose pigeons that are too small or too large, as the meat will not be as good as those that are of average size.
How to choose quality green beans
- You can choose green beans with pods or shelled; here we will use green beans with pods to make the soup tastier.
- Choose beans that are of a moderate and uniform size, not too large; when squeezed, they should feel firm and not easily crushable.
- Avoid selecting beans with unusual colors, signs of dampness or insect damage, or those that have a strange smell.
- Pay close attention to the packaging and expiration date to choose good quality green beans.
- You can buy unshelled green beans at markets, supermarkets, or reputable food stores.
How to prepare Pigeon Stew with Mung Beans
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Prepare the ingredients
For pigeons that have not been cleaned, when you buy them, you need to boil a pot of water and then dip the pigeon briefly to soften the feathers, then pluck the feathers clean. Next, use a knife to gut the pigeon, remove all the organs, and then rinse the pigeon clean again.
If the pigeon has been cleaned, you can rub salt on the skin of the pigeon and then rinse it with water to eliminate the odor and clean the pigeon.
Soak dried shiitake mushrooms, mung beans, and lotus seeds in 3 separate bowls with warm water for about 20 minutes to soften them.
Peel the shallots, then crush and chop them finely.
How to remove the smell from pigeon feathers:- Method 1: First, you can use a mixture of vinegar and salt (in the ratio of 2 vinegar: 1 salt) on the body of the pigeon and then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Method 2: Crush 1 piece of ginger with a little white wine and then rub it on the pigeon meat to eliminate the odor, letting it sit for about 30 minutes before cooking.
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Marinate the pigeon
Put the pigeon in a bowl, add 1 spoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, a little fish sauce, and a little ground pepper, then mix well and gently massage so that the spices penetrate evenly into the pigeon meat.
Marinate the pigeon for 40 minutes to let it absorb the spices.
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Stew the pigeon
After marinating the pigeon, place it in a pot. Add chopped shallots, lotus seeds, mung beans, and soaked shiitake mushrooms into the pot.
Add water to cover the surface of the pigeon and simmer on low heat for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, check if the pigeon meat is tender.
Then season to taste and add a little carrot cut into flower shapes into the pot. Finally, turn off the heat and scoop it out into a bowl to enjoy.
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Finished Product
Soft and tender pigeon meat, delicious and flavorful broth. This dish is easy to cook and very nutritious. You can prepare it for young children or family members who are unwell; it will be very beneficial. Save this recipe right away!
So we have completed the recipe for stewed pigeon with mung beans, super delicious and nutritious for the whole family. Wish you success with this dish and remember to visit the cooking section of Tastetutorial.com regularly for more delicious recipes!
