Bird S Nest Soup Recipe
Summary
CuisineChinese
Ingredients
| 1/4 pound dried bird's nest | ||
| Stock | 6 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1/2 cup white meat chicken | ||
| Sherry | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Stock | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Egg whites | 2 | |
| 1/2 scallion stalk | ||
| Cornstarch | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Stock | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Directions
1. Soak bird's nest.
2. Bring stock to a boil. Add soaked bird's nest and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile mince chicken. Mix with sherry and the second quantity of cold stock until smooth; then blend in egg whites.
4. Mince scallion. Blend cornstarch and remaining cold stock to a paste.
5. Add salt to heated stock, then chicken mixture, stirring constantly to blend well.
6. Stir in cornstarch paste to thicken stock. Sprinkle with scallion and serve.
2. Bring stock to a boil. Add soaked bird's nest and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile mince chicken. Mix with sherry and the second quantity of cold stock until smooth; then blend in egg whites.
4. Mince scallion. Blend cornstarch and remaining cold stock to a paste.
5. Add salt to heated stock, then chicken mixture, stirring constantly to blend well.
6. Stir in cornstarch paste to thicken stock. Sprinkle with scallion and serve.
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