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Imitation Shark Fin Soup: A Savory Comforting Delight

Imitation Shark Fin Soup
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Imitation Shark Fin Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines pork shoulder and mushrooms in a delightful, umami-rich broth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Pork shoulder
  • 4 cups Unsalted chicken stock
  • 2 cups Shiitake mushroom stock
  • 20 grams Dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 10 grams Dried wood ear mushrooms
  • 80 grams Bamboo shoots
  • 42 grams Chinese vermicelli
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon Roasted sesame oil
  • 5 tablespoons Cornstarch or water chestnut starch
  • 93 ml Cold water
  • Roasted sesame oil (for garnish)
  • Chinese red vinegar (for garnish)
  • Ground white pepper (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cut your pork shoulder into 1.5-inch thick pieces, ensuring they’re uniform for even cooking.
  2. Soak the dried shiitake and wood ear mushrooms in water until soft, then slice the shiitake and chop the wood ear.
  3. In a separate bowl, rehydrate the Chinese vermicelli and cut it into 4”-6” lengths.
  4. In a large pot, combine the unsalted chicken stock and shiitake mushroom stock. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  5. Add the prepared mushrooms, sliced ginger, minced garlic, and bamboo shoots (if you’re using them) to the pot. Cook until the flavors meld beautifully, about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Stir in the soy sauces, sesame oil, fine salt, rock sugar, and ground white pepper.
  7. Mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually add this to the pot while stirring continuously.
  8. Beat the egg in a small bowl and drizzle it into the soup while gently stirring.
  9. Taste your soup one last time and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls and finish with a drizzle of roasted sesame oil, a splash of Chinese red vinegar, and a sprinkle of ground white pepper.

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