Green Papaya Fish Soup

Ingredients

• white fish (bass, tilapia, or snapper) — 1 whole (about 400 g), cleaned
• green papaya — 300 g, peeled and cut into chunks
• ginger — 5 slices
• cooking oil — 1 tbsp
• hot water — 900 ml
• salt — 3/4 tsp
• scallions — 1 stalk, cut into sections

Steps (beginner-friendly)

1. Pat the fish completely dry inside and out with paper towel (this prevents oil splatter and helps the skin stay intact).
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over medium-high heat, add 3 ginger slices, and fry 20 seconds until fragrant.