What does fresh soup in Sichuan cuisine mean?
Fresh soup is clear soup, which is made of chicken and pork. Cook it with strong fire first, and then slowly with slow fire. The umami flavor of chicken and pork can't be stirred during cooking. After boiling, impurities are usually isolated with emery cloth, so fresh soup looks very clear. Therefore, it is also called clear soup ... which is the basic material of restaurant cooking.