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Abalone with shitake mushroom Brocolli in oyster sauce (Price: ` 3200 )

In Chinese speaking regions, abalone is commonly known as bao yu... Similar to shark fin soup or birds nest soup, it is considered a luxury item, and is traditionally reserved for special occasions such as weddings and other celebrations. As a Chinese, its believed that Abalone, birds nest, shark fin and sea cucumber are a few precious food that promotes youth, beauty and great health benefits to our body. Abalone grows very slowly& rearing of abalone require high cost of investment until maturity for harvesting & processing therefore they are highly priced. This dish is a Cantonese specialty & is one of the delicacies for important occasions. Abalone is slowly braised with light oyster sauce in clay pot for even heat. Ingredients Quantity Method Of Cooking a Abalone Cut Into Slices. a Broccoli Blanch Briefly To Cooked. a Heat Up Chicken Stock With Seasoning, Add In Abalone Slices, Shitake Mushroom, a Slow Cooked For 1-2 Minutes, Thicken With Corn Starch. Plating On Serving Dish, a Garnish With Blanch Broccoli At The Side.

Abalone ( Canned ) 0.500 Can ( Net Weight 425gm / Drained Weight 110gm ) Broccoli Floret (4-6 Pcs) 0.060 gm Shitake Mushroom Soaked 0.060 gm (4 Pcs) Chicken Stock 0.300 gm Chicken Broth Powder 0.002 gm Oyster Sauce 0.020 gm Dark Soya Sauce 0.010 gm Light Soya Sauce 0.010 gm Corn Flour 0.005 gm

Food and Nightlife Magazine Volume 2 Issue 12 September 2011

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