Imperial Cuisine
A royal dish that was served to the emperors and empresses of ancient China. This recipe includes a variety of luxurious ingredients and requires meticulous preparation.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
- Rice wine - 1/2 cup
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Scallions - 4, chopped
- Ginger - 1 piece, sliced
- Chicken broth - 6 cups
- Scallops - 12 large
- Shark fin - 6 pieces
- Sea cucumber - 1 large
- Abalone - 6 pieces
Let's Get Started
- Soak the abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, and scallops in water overnight.
- Drain the soaked ingredients and rinse them thoroughly.
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, and scallops to the pot. Simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and rice wine to the pot. Continue to simmer for another hour.
- Mix the cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry. Stir this into the pot to thicken the broth.
- Serve the imperial cuisine hot, garnished with additional scallions if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 10g
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