CHINESE CLAM SOUP

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The original and well known Chinese cuisine can be categorized into Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Shandong, Szechuan, Zhejiang, Shanghai and Beijing cuisines.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb chicken fillet, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 cups chicken stock
5 Chinese mushrooms, soaked for 20 minutes, drained and cut into strips
3 slices ginger
1 (8 ounce) can clams
1 spring onion, finely chopped
1 Chinese celery, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Marinade chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and black pepper for 20 minutes, mix in 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  • Heat saucepan and 1 tablespoon oil, fry ginger for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken stock and bring to boil.
  • Add in mushrooms and chicken, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in pacific clams.
  • Garnish with spring onions and Chinese celery.
  • Ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 581.9, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.4, Protein 28.1

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