Yesterday, I had grilled Saba fish for dinner, and guess what? Tonight, I'm having another fish dish! LOL! 😆
I guess I'm having a fish-themed week, although I didn't really plan for it. This time, instead of having grilled fish, I decided to enjoy something that is equally delicious but prepared in a completely different way. It's Double Fish Soup!
Fish soup is probably one of the most popular dishes that you can find at hawker food centers in Singapore. I think almost every hawker center has at least one stall that specializes in this dish. And since we Singaporeans enjoy having soup at almost any time of the day, it's not surprising that these stalls usually have a steady stream of customers.
Of course, I'm one of those customers too! LOL!
Whenever I get bored of eating my usual chicken rice or roasted pork rice, I can simply switch to fish soup and suddenly my appetite for hawker food is refreshed. That's the beauty of having so many food options in our city. We will never run out of something delicious to eat!
Anyway, since I already know a good fish soup stall at Upper Boon Keng, I decided to head straight there for my dinner tonight.
The weather wasn't particularly good because of the heavy rain, but that didn't stop me from going there. In fact, I felt quite lucky because the rainy weather made the evening much cooler than usual.
And you know what that means?
It's the perfect weather for a nice bowl of warm soup! 😋
I think there's something comforting about enjoying a hot bowl of soup while it's raining outside. The cooler temperature makes the experience so much better because I can enjoy my meal without sweating too much.
Considering how humid Singapore can get, that's definitely something I appreciate. Hahaha!
Now, let's talk about the food!
For tonight's dinner, I ordered the Double Fish Soup with a bowl of steamed white rice.
What makes this dish interesting is that it combines two different preparations of fish in a single bowl. There's the fried fish with its lightly crispy coating, and then there are the regular slices of Batang fish that are cooked directly in the broth.
Personally, I find it difficult to choose between these two versions because both have their own qualities that I enjoy.
So why bother choosing when I can simply have both in the same bowl? That's clever, right? LOL!
The fried fish has a nice texture, especially when its coating absorbs some of the flavorful broth. Meanwhile, the Batang fish slices offer a softer and more delicate texture that makes them equally enjoyable.
Aside from the fish, the soup also comes with vegetables, tofu, and pieces of fried beancurd skin that soak up the broth nicely. I particularly enjoy the combination of these ingredients because they give the dish a good variety of textures.
One thing worth mentioning is that I specifically ordered my fish soup without milk.
I know some people prefer the milky version because of its richer and creamier taste, but I'm actually more interested in the original clear broth.
And the reason is simple. I love the flavor of ginger!
For me, ginger is one of the most important ingredients that makes a bowl of fish soup delicious. Its distinctive aroma and slightly spicy flavor complement the fish really well.
I also appreciate how the clear broth allows me to enjoy the natural flavors of the ingredients without making the soup feel too heavy.
Overall, tonight's dinner was another satisfying hawker food experience. It's a simple meal, but the combination of delicious fish, vegetables, rice, and warm ginger-flavored broth was exactly what I was craving.
And with the rainy weather making the evening pleasantly cool, I couldn't have picked a better dish for dinner.
Sometimes, the simplest food experiences are the ones that bring the most satisfaction.
I'll definitely return for another bowl whenever I'm craving something warm and comforting!
Bon Appétit! 😋
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