Name: Chinese Fish Maw Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: Serves 6-8
Ingredients: 100g dried fish maw, soaked in cold water overnight; 2 liters chicken stock, preferably homemade; 200g boneless chicken thighs, diced into small cubes; 100g lean pork, thinly sliced; 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes, then sliced; 6 dried scallops, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes; 4 Chinese dried dates, pitted; 15g ginger, sliced; 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry); 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the fish maw

After soaking the fish maw overnight, drain and rinse thoroughly. Cut into bite-sized pieces about 2 inches long. Blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside. This removes any remaining impurities and softens the texture.
Prepare the stock base

In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a gentle boil. Add the sliced ginger, dried scallops, and Chinese dried dates. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Add main ingredients

Add the prepared fish maw, diced chicken, sliced pork, shiitake mushrooms, Shaoxing wine, and light soy sauce to the simmering stock. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour, occasionally skimming any foam that rises to the surface.
Season the soup

Add white pepper and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce if needed. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the soup has slightly thickened.
Add the egg ribbons

While gently stirring the soup in a circular motion, slowly pour in the beaten eggs to create delicate ribbons. Continue to stir gently for about 30 seconds until the eggs are just set.
Final touches

Turn off the heat. The fish maw should be soft and gelatinous with a slight chew. The soup should have a silky, slightly thickened consistency. Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Chinese Fish Maw Soup

Ingredients

Instructions

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