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Bird's Nest Soup with Fish Maw

A comforting, quick soup featuring delicate fish maw and a rich broth, finished with a silky egg yolk. Perfect for a nourishing snack or light meal.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
180
Protein
15g
Bird's Nest Soup with Fish Maw
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Ingredients

  • 30 g dried fish maw
  • 500 ml chicken broth
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 slices ginger
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp white pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak the 30g dried fish maw in warm water for 10 minutes until soft, then drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    In a pot, bring the 500ml chicken broth and 2 ginger slices to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium.

  3. 3

    Add the fish maw and simmer for 5 minutes until tender and the broth is fragrant.

  4. 4

    Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp white pepper, then remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Ladle the soup into a bowl and gently place the 1 egg yolk in the center. Serve hot, stirring the yolk into the broth before eating.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowl

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