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
Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak the 30g dried fish maw in warm water for 10 minutes until soft, then drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
In a pot, bring the 500ml chicken broth and 2 ginger slices to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium.
Step 3
Add the fish maw and simmer for 5 minutes until tender and the broth is fragrant.
Step 4
Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp white pepper, then remove from heat.
Step 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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