Fish Soup Palau

Name: Fish Soup Palau
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palauan
Ingredients: 500g reef fish, cut in pieces; 4 cups water; 2 slices ginger; 1 onion, quartered; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 lime, juiced; Salt to taste; 1 cup greens

Fish Soup (fish soop)

Palauan Clear Fish Broth

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 155 kcal

Light broth made from reef fish with ginger, lime, and greens. A restorative island soup.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 28.0g

Carbs 4.0g

Fat 3.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish

Equipment Needed

pot ladle

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl

Garnishes: green onion, lime

Accompaniments: rice

Ingredients

500g reef fish, cut in pieces
4 cups water
2 slices ginger
1 onion, quartered
2 green onions, sliced
1 lime, juiced
Salt to taste
1 cup greens

Instructions

1
Bring water to boil with ginger and onion.
2
Add fish pieces.
3
Simmer 12 minutes until fish flakes.
4
Add greens and cook 2 minutes.
5
Season with salt and lime juice.
6
Garnish with green onions.

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Did You Know?

Fish soup is considered a healing food in Palau, given to those who are sick or recovering.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot
ladle

Garnishing

green onion, lime

Accompaniments

rice

The Story Behind Fish Soup Palau

Simple fish soups have nourished Palauans since the earliest settlements. The clear broth made from fresh reef fish is light yet deeply nutritious.

Ginger and lime add warmth and brightness that complement the delicate fish flavor.

This soup represents the Palauan approach to food as medicine.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed any meal, healing 📜 Origins: Ancient

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