Imitation Shark Fin Soup
Make this shark-cruelty-free imitation shark fin soup at home for a light but filling meal!
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 513kcal
Ingredients
- 2 12 oz packages glass noodles
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 10-15 Chinese winter mushrooms cut into slivers
- 3-4 tbsp chicken essence
- cornstarch
Instructions
- Soak mushrooms for 7-8 hours (or overnight) in water.*
- Soak the glass noodles in cold water for 10-15 minutes, then drain water and rinse.
- Add 6 cups of water into a large pot with the mushrooms and noodles (should be translucent). Bring to a boil, then decrease the heat.
- Add in the shredded chicken** and mix.
- In a small bowl, add 3 tbsp cornstarch and just enough water to cover the cornstarch. Stir vigorously to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the pot and mix well. Let it thicken for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot!
Notes
- *A shortcut for this is to use combine 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1/2 tsp sugar with lukewarm water (just enough to cover the mushrooms) in a container with an airtight lid. Cover with the lid and shake for 5-10 minutes.
- **We usually just get a rotisserie chicken and shred the meat for this + salads.