Fish Maw Soup
A comforting and nutritious soup featuring the unique texture of fish maw combined with mushrooms, broth, and your choice of protein, perfect for special occasions or cozy meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 100 grams Dried fish maw Soaked in warm water until soft
- 6 cups Chicken or seafood broth Homemade or boxed
- 1 cup Shredded chicken or small shrimp Choice of protein
- 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms Or straw mushrooms
- 1 cup Bamboo shoots Can add snow peas if desired
- 1 large Egg Optional, for richness
Seasonings
- to taste Salt
- to taste White pepper
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Scallions For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Soak the dried fish maw in warm water until it softens (30 minutes to overnight). Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- In a large pot, simmer the broth. Add mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and any chosen vegetables.
- Once vegetables are tender, add shredded chicken or shrimp and stir.
- Gently add the softened fish maw to the pot. Avoid shredding the fish maw too much.
- If using, stream a lightly beaten egg into the bubbling broth while stirring.
- Season with salt, white pepper, and soy sauce to taste. Garnish with scallions before serving.
Notes
Fish maw can be sourced from Asian grocery stores. For a vegetarian version, use mushroom broth and extra vegetables. It can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days.