CHINESE COOKING: Here is a recipe in the Chinese sea-food category that is definitely not for everybody. Fish maw lovers though might appreciate trying it out.

BRAISED FISH MAW WITH CRAB MEAT: 蟹肉燒魚肚:

 

 

 

400 gm fish maw****

150 gm crab-meat

1 cup stock

a few bunches of Chinese greens, like choy-sum

1 1/2 tbsp. sesame paste

1 tbsp. peanut butter

seasoning:

    1/2 tbsp. light soy sauce

    1/2 tsp. each salt & sugar

    1 tbsp. liquid from a can of abalone, if available

 

**** Packages of dried ones are available from Chinese grocery. Choose long-shaped (from male fish) rather than rounded (from female fish) forms that are better****

 

 

Was greens and blanch in boiling water until softened. Drain and dry; then use greens to  decorate serving platter.

 

Bring stock to the boil in a large non-stick saucepan or wok over high heat. Add in seasoning ingredients and fish maw. Reduce heat and cook until tender.

 

Add in crab meat & cook until heated through. Add sesame seed paste and peanut butter to thicken sauce. If necessary, mix 1 tsp tapioca starch with 1 tbsp. water; then add into liquid to thicken sauce. Pour fish maw mixture over the greens to serve.