How to make FISH MAW CRAB MEAT SOUP

fish maw

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: dried mushrooms

Tofu provides a similar texture, while dried mushrooms add umami.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: imitation crab

Shredded chicken is lower in fat, imitation crab is more affordable.

Soak fish maw in water for about 15 minutes or until soft.

Separate egg whites from yolks while the fish maw is soaking.

After soaking, dice the fish maw into very small pieces.

In a pot, turn the heat on high and add the chicken broth, covering it to bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and add the fish maw, boiling for a few more minutes.

Check the fish maw for doneness; it should be transparent when cooked through.

Add crab meat to the pot and stir, noting that the broth is already seasoned and no additional salt is needed.

Carefully pour in the egg whites while stirring the soup continuously.

Add 1 teaspoon of sesame seed oil to the soup.

Mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water to create a slurry, then add it to the soup to thicken.

Turn off the heat and let the soup sit for a few minutes before serving.

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