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Recipe-16

Imitation Shark Fin Soup

🦀 Imitation shark fin soup is a sustainable and ethical alternative to the traditional dish, which has faced criticism due to the environmental impact of shark finning. By replacing shark fins with plant-based or seafood substitutes, this alternative addresses concerns about conservation and ethical treatment of marine life, offering a responsible choice for those who enjoy the classic dish without contributing to the harm caused by traditional shark fin consumption.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 pax

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 6-8 pc Shiitake Mid-size mushroom slice it as thin as possible (soak mushroom at least 4hrs before cooking, do not throw away the water)
  • 4-6 pc Bay scallops (Kanika brand) thawed and cut into dice
  • 1/2 can Crab meat lump Kanika brand
  • 1 tbsp Hua tiao wine or Shao xing wine
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 10 g Light soy sauce
  • 5-10 g Dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp White pepper
  • 1 pc Egg beaten lightly
  • 5-10 g Coriander depends on individual preference
  • 5-7 tbsp Corn flour or add until it is sticky enough mix with little water before pouring into the soup
  • 1600-1800 g Water

Optional

  • 1 tbsp Seasoning powder fish/mushroom powder
  • 1 pkt Golden needle mushroom
  • 2 tbsp Glass noodles

Instructions
 

  • Bring Pot of 1700g water to boil.
  • Add crab lump meat & bay scallops, into the pot of water at the boiling temperature. Simmer and boil for 20-25mins.
  • Add Chinese wine, light soy sauce, all mushrooms, and its essence (water) in the pot, Stir and Mix Well. Simmer and boil for another 10mins.
  • Add salt, dark soy sauce, seasoning powder, white pepper, glass noodles, coriander into the mixing bowl at the last 2 mins of Step 2. Stir and Mix Well.
  • Continue Simmer and boil (for about 5 minutes), and slowly pour in the corn flour mixture into the pot while the soup is boiling. Stir and Mix Well.
  • On the last 1 minute of the boiling, slowly pour the eggs into the soup.
  • Once it's ready, you may Serve Hot.