Swallow's nest soup is an exotic dish from China, characterized by its broth base of ham and chicken, with the unique and gelatins texture contributed by the swallow's nest. This traditional Chinese recipe requires time and care in its preparation to achieve a unique texture and balanced flavors.
In a pot, soak the swallow's nest in boiling water for 6 hours.
Then drain and remove any remaining feathers.
Add sherry and one cup of boiling water to the gelatinous swallow's nest.
In another pot, gently simmer the mixture for half an hour.
Finely chop the chicken meat, mix with the egg white, and beat very well.
Add chicken broth and ham broth to the pot with the swallow's nest.
Let it boil gently for 15 minutes, then add the chicken meat and egg white mixture.
Add cornstarch to thicken the soup, stirring continuously.
Simmer gently for 10 minutes and serve, sprinkling ham pieces on top.
Swallow's Nest Soup
Ingredients
85 grams of Dried swallow's nest
85 grams of Chicken breast
3 Egg whites
28 grams of Ham
600 milliliters of Chicken broth
600 milliliters of Ham broth
1 teaspoon of Sherry
½ teaspoon of Cornstarch
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pot, soak the swallow's nest in boiling water for 6 hours.
Step 2 : Then drain and remove any remaining feathers.
Step 3 : Next, add sherry and one cup of boiling water to the hydrated swallow's nest.
Step 4 : In another pot, gently simmer the mixture for half an hour.
Step 5 : Finely chop the chicken, mix with the egg whites, and beat well.
Step 6 : Meanwhile, add the chicken broth and ham broth to the pot containing the swallow's nest.
Step 7 : Let it boil gently for 15 minutes, then add the chicken and egg mixture to the broth with the swallow's nest.
Step 8 : Add cornstarch to thicken the soup, stirring continuously.
Step 9 : Simmer for 10 minutes and serve in a large bowl, sprinkling ham pieces over the soup.
Preparation (simple version)
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