Braised Abalone with Mushrooms

Braised Abalone with Mushrooms is a luxurious Chinese seafood dish that showcases the tender texture of abalone paired with earthy mushrooms, simmered in a savory sauce. This dish is both elegant and comforting, perfect for special occasions or a refined weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Dried abalone - 4 pieces (about 200g total)
• Shiitake mushrooms - 100g, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1-inch piece, sliced
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Rice wine - 2 tablespoons
• Chicken broth - 300ml
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Spring onions - 2, chopped (for garnish)
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the dried abalone in water for at least 12 hours or overnight to rehydrate.
2. Once rehydrated, drain and rinse the abalone. In a pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the abalone for 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
3. In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
5. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, sugar, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Add the blanched abalone to the sauce, cover, and let it braise on low heat for 40-50 minutes until the abalone is tender.
7. Once cooked, stir in sesame oil and season with black pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Abalone is rich in protein and low in fat, promoting muscle health and weight management.
• Mushrooms provide essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins and selenium, supporting immune function.

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