1STEP 1 | Cut the pre-soaked fish maw into uniform strips or thick slices.
Early Autumn Fish Maw Thick Soup
Nourishing and hydrating autumn soup pairing sweet sugar cane broth with tender fish maw.
Early Autumn Fish Maw Thick Soup is a nourishing recipe designed for autumn dryness. It uses a naturally sweet broth simmered with sugar cane and lean pork, combined with collagen-rich fish maw, shiitake mushrooms, winter bamboo shoots, and wood ear fungus. Silky smooth and comforting, it provides gentle nourishment for the entire family.
Time35min
SuitableSenior-friendly
MethodBoil
OccasionHome dinner
SeasonAutumn and winter
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Ingredients（Serves 2-3）
Quick Method
2STEP 2 | Slice the soaked and cleaned wood ear fungus into thin strips.
3STEP 3 | Heat oil in a wok, add shredded shiitake mushrooms and ginger, and stir-fry over medium heat until fragrant.
4STEP 4 | In a separate pot, add 8 cups of water with sugar cane and lean pork to simmer a sweet broth.
5STEP 5 | Ladle the simmered sugar cane broth into the wok with the fragrant mushrooms and ginger, then bring to a boil.
6STEP 6 | Add winter bamboo shoot shreds, wood ear fungus, and fish maw into the broth, stir well, and continue simmering.
7STEP 7 | Add shredded cooked meat and stir thoroughly to let all ingredients blend into the soup.
8STEP 8 | Drizzle in cornstarch slurry while stirring to thicken into a smooth soup, then season with salt.
9STEP 9 | Ladle the hot soup into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander, and serve.
Tips and Pitfalls
Fish Maw Preparation
Ensure fish maw is thoroughly soaked; cutting into thick slices preserves its gelatinous and springy texture.
Sautéing Ginger for Aroma
Sauté ginger and shiitake mushrooms first to enhance fragrance and neutralize seafood odors.
Sugar Cane Natural Sweetness
Simmering sugar cane with lean pork provides a mild, natural sweetness to the broth without adding sugar.
Thickening Technique
Pour the cornstarch slurry gradually while stirring continuously to achieve a smooth texture without lumps.
Overview
Early Autumn Fish Maw Thick Soup is a nourishing recipe designed for autumn dryness. It uses a naturally sweet broth simmered with sugar cane and lean pork, combined with collagen-rich fish maw, shiitake mushrooms, winter bamboo shoots, and wood ear fungus. Silky smooth and comforting, it provides gentle nourishment for the entire family.
