Sharks Fin Soup Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 3/4 pound dried sharks' fins
 Oil1 Tablespoon
 Ginger2 Tablespoon, sliced
 Scallions1/4 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Sherry1 Tablespoon
 Chicken broth3 Quart
 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon
 Water1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Soy sauce1 Teaspoon
 1/2 teaspoon Ac'cent
 Crab meat1/2 pound

Directions

Wash the sharks' fins and cover with cold water.
Drain, cover with fresh water, and boil 3 hours.
Drain, add fresh water, and boil again for 3 hours.
Drain and let dry.
Heat the oil in a saucepan; saute the ginger and scallions for 3 minutes.
Add the sherry, 1 quart chicken broth, and the sharks fins.
Cook over high heat 10 minutes.
Drain, if any liquid remains, but most of it should have been absorbed.
Add the remaining broth; bring to a boil.
Mix together the cornstarch, water, soy sauce, and Ac'cent.
Stir into the soup, then add the crab meat.
Heat.
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