Fish Maw Soup Recipe | Good for Chinese New Year

fish maw

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: dried mushrooms

Tofu provides a similar texture while being more accessible.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter and suitable for vegetarians.

dried scallops

🥗Healthier: canned clams

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned clams offer a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

Start by preparing the ingredients for the fish maw soup, which is typically made during Chinese New Year or when friends are around.

For about 5-6 servings, use 3 dried scallops, chicken bone, carrots, canned mushrooms, and soaked fish maw.

Prepare the minced meat mixture by combining minced salmon, prawns, chopped water chestnuts, and corn flour in a bowl.

Add light soy sauce to the minced meat mixture according to your taste preference, about 3 teaspoons, and mix well.

Mold the minced meat mixture into small fish ball sizes.

Boil a pot of water and add the fish balls to cook separately for a few minutes until fully cooked.

In a separate pot, add the chicken stock (3 tablespoons) and salt, and bring to a boil.

After boiling for 45 minutes, add the canned mushrooms to the broth.

Next, add the soaked fish maw, wongbok vegetables, and the cooked fish balls to the broth.

If desired, add the sauce from the canned mushrooms for extra flavor and let everything boil together for about 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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