How to make fish maw soup * Chinese Soup || Ly Cooks

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.

Soak fish maw in room temperature water for half a day or in hot boiling water for 1 hour.

Cut the soaked fish maw into long strips, then into small cubes.

Boil 2 liters of water in a large pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of chicken powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of sugar to the boiling water.

Let it boil for 10 minutes on high heat.

Prepare 200 grams of small shrimp by cutting them into smaller pieces.

Cut 10 pieces of imitation crab into shorter pieces, ensuring to remove any plastic.

Mix 4 tablespoons of cornstarch with half a cup of water to create a slurry.

After boiling for 10 minutes, add the cut imitation crab to the pot.

Pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring to prevent clumping, and let it boil for 5 minutes.

Push the imitation crab against the pot to break it into strands.

Add the cut shrimp to the pot and stir.

Pour in the egg whites while stirring the soup.

Turn off the heat after boiling, as the residual heat will continue to cook the shrimp.

Optionally, add red vinegar and pepper to taste.

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