Fish Maw Soup Recipe
There's something incredibly comforting about a bowl of warm, nourishing soup that's packed with nutrients. This fish maw soup recipe is my go-to when I want something both luxurious and healing—it's a true classic in Chinese cuisine.
Servings 4
Calories 89kcal
Ingredients
- 70 g fish maw about 3 pieces
- 50 g ginger 30g sliced for soaking fish maw, 20g smashed for soup
- 7 dried longan peeled
- 7 red dates pitted
- 30 g goji berries
- 10 g rock sugar
- 100 ml Shaoxing wine
- 1000 ml water
Instructions
Prepare the Fish Maw
- Steam the fish maw in a steamer over boiling water for 5 minutes, or until it starts to curl.
- Transfer the steamed fish maw to a container with cold water and 30g of sliced ginger. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- After soaking, rinse the fish maw thoroughly to remove any oil and blood, then cut it into small pieces.
Prepare the Ingredients
- Peel the dried longan.
- Pit the red dates and cut them into small pieces.
- Rinse the goji berries.
- Wash and smash the remaining ginger.
Cook the Soup
- Add the prepared fish maw, dried longan, red dates, goji berries, and smashed ginger to a slow cooker or clay pot.
- Pour in the Shaoxing wine and add the rock sugar.
- Add enough water to cover the ingredients (about 1000ml).
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat. Simmer for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- The soup is ready when it becomes slightly thick and the flavors have melded together.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.2mg