Hericium and Fish Maw Lean Meat Soup

As the winter winds blow cold, those with stomach ailments require special care and warmth. The Hericium and Fish Maw Lean Meat Soup, with its gentle nourishing effects, has become the preferred choice for warming the stomach in winter. This soup not only eases stomach discomfort but also provides the most considerate care for family members in the cold.

• 2 Hericium mushrooms
• 400g lean meat
• 100g fish maw
• 15g Cordyceps Flower
• Appropriate amount of ginger slices
• 3 dates
• Appropriate amount of salt
• A few drops of peanut oil (optional)

• Pressure cooker or stew pot
• Knife and cutting board
• Stirring spoon

• Soaking and preparation of Hericium and fish maw in advance

• About 2 hours (using a pressure cooker or insulated pot) or 1 hour and 30 minutes (using an open flame or induction cooker)

• Intermediate

Hericium and fish maw are rich in protein and collagen, which help with stomach repair and skin care; lean meat provides essential protein; Cordyceps Flower contains various vitamins and minerals that help boost immunity.

This recipe originates from traditional Guangzhou stomach-nourishing soup, improved for modern family preparation.

step1

Preparation of Ingredients: Prepare all ingredients, ensuring the correct amounts of Hericium, fish maw, lean meat, and Cordyceps Flower.

step2

Hericium Treatment: Soak Hericium in cold water for 2 hours, tear into small pieces, and clean thoroughly. Blanch with ginger slices to remove the fishy smell, then soak again in cold water to remove bitterness, and set aside after squeezing out excess water.

step3

Fish Maw Treatment: Cut the fish maw into sections and soak in cold water for 1-2 days. Blanch with ginger slices to remove the fishy smell and set aside.

step4

Lean Meat Treatment: Cut the lean meat into appropriate-sized pieces and blanch to remove blood, then set aside.

step5

Cooking Preparation: Place the prepared Hericium, fish maw, lean meat, Cordyceps Flower, ginger slices, and dates in a stew pot, and add enough cold water.

step6

Adding Oil: Add a few drops of peanut oil to enhance the aroma and taste of the soup.

step7

Cooking: Use a thermos pot or other stew pot, heat and then place it in the pot to cook automatically for 2 hours, or use an open flame or induction cooker to cook directly for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

step8

Seasoning: After the soup is cooked, season with the appropriate amount of salt.

Enjoy: After adjusting the taste, turn off the heat, let the soup cool slightly, and then serve.

• Soaking time for Hericium and fish maw should be adjusted according to the actual situation to ensure full soaking.
• Blanching can remove the fishy smell and impurities from the ingredients, which is an important step before making soup.
• Adding peanut oil can increase the aroma of the soup, but the amount should not be too much to avoid affecting the light taste of the soup.

Conclusion Preparing a bowl of Hericium and Fish Maw Lean Meat Soup for your family in the cold winter can not only warm the stomach and nourish life but also convey your care for their health. The delicious and nutritious soup will surely make family members feel the warmth and happiness of winter.

• You can adjust the amount of salt according to personal taste or add other auxiliary materials such as goji berries, Chinese yam, etc.
• This soup is suitable as a pre-meal soup and also suitable as a daily nourishing dish in winter.