How to make soup with fresh whitebait: a hot topic and practical guide on the Internet
Recently, food topics have continued to occupy the hot search lists on social platforms, especially spring health recipes and seafood cooking methods that have attracted much attention. Based on the hot spots on the Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled the nutritional value of fresh whitebait, purchasing tips and three popular soup recipes to help you easily unlock the delicious taste of spring.
1. Overview of hot food topic data in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Platform popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring health soup | 245.6 | Douyin/Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | High Calcium Recipes | 188.3 | Weibo/Xia Kitchen |
| 3 | How to make whitebait | 156.7 | Baidu/Zhihu |
| 4 | Kuaishou seafood soup | 132.1 | Douyin/Bilibili |
2. Analysis of the nutritional value of whitebait
Fresh whitebait, as "soft gold in water", contains: per 100g:
| Nutritional information | Content | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| protein | 17.2g | Enhance immunity |
| Calcium | 258mg | Strong bones |
| DHA | 142mg | brain puzzle |
| heat | 108kcal | low fat high protein |
3. Fresh whitebait purchasing guide
1.Observe color: High-quality silverbait is translucent and milky white with a pearly luster
2.smell: There should be a light sea smell and no ammonia smell.
3.Measuring elasticity: Quick rebound with gentle finger pressure
4.Look at the form: The body length is preferably 2-4cm, complete and without any broken joints.
4. Three popular ways to make whitebait soup
1. Classic whitebait tofu soup (Kuaishou version)
Material:150g fresh whitebait, 1 box soft tofu, 5g shredded ginger
Steps:
① Soak the whitebait in light salt water for 10 minutes and drain
② Cut the tofu into pieces and put it in a pot with cold water, add shredded ginger and bring to a boil
③ Add the whitebait and cook for 2 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped green onion.
2. Whitebait and water shield soup (Jiangnan style)
Material:100g whitebait, 50g water shield, 20g minced ham
Steps:
① After boiling the stock, add water shield
② Add whitebait and minced ham and simmer for 3 minutes
③ Thicken the gravy with water starch, add sesame oil and cook
3. Whitebait pumpkin soup (innovative method)
Material:80g whitebait, 200g pumpkin, 30ml light cream
Steps:
① Steam and puree the pumpkin, add stock and boil
② Blanch the whitebait and add it to the soup
③ Add light cream and black pepper to taste
5. Cooking Tips
| FAQ | solution |
|---|---|
| Silverbait has a bitter taste | Soak in 1% salt water for 15 minutes before cooking |
| The soup smells fishy | Add 3-5 slices of lemon or a little white wine |
| Easy-to-cook whitebait powder | After the water boils, reduce the heat to medium to low to avoid violent rolling |
According to the latest evaluation by food blogger @海海狗, the best pairing for whitebait soup is white radish or loofah, which can neutralize the coldness and enhance the freshness. In the recent "Spring Light Meals" topic on Xiaohongshu, whitebait soup has become the new favorite lunch lunch for office workers due to its low calorie and high nutritional properties. Related notes have increased by 73% in a week.
By mastering these seasonal cooking techniques, you can easily make whitebait soup that is in line with current healthy eating trends while retaining traditional deliciousness. Taking advantage of the latest whitebait season, come and try these hotly discussed methods on the Internet!
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