Dried Oyster and Black Moss, or ho see fat choy in Cantonese is a traditional dish that is eaten almost exclusively during Chinese New Year. It's a popular holiday favorite in Hong Kong and Southern China.
180 kcal
/serving
30 min
Serves
6
Medium
Asian
Ingredients
- 12 dried oysters
- 1 oz dried moss (fat choy)
- 12 dried shiitake mushrooms (not all families add this, so they're completely optional!)
- 1 tsp organic chicken base (or 2 oz of chicken fat)
- 1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
- 5 slices ginger ( 1/4-inch thick and smashed with a cleaver)
- 2 scallions (white portions smashed with a cleaver and green portions cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 cups (480ml) chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 small head of baby romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Soak the dried oysters in cold water for 15 minutes, and rinse them well to ensure any and all sand has been rinsed off.
- Set aside.
- Soak the black moss in cold water for 15 minutes.
- Swish it around a bit to loosen any dirt or particles.
- Remove by hand and discard the water.
- Repeat the process once more before transferring the moss to a colander to drain.
- Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water for at least 90 minutes.
- You may need to soak them longer if the mushrooms are large and meaty.
- Soaking overnight is recommended.
- Once the mushrooms are rehydrated, give them a final rinse and squeeze them gently to remove excess water.
- Cut off the stems and discard them.
- If using the chicken fat, render it in a pot over medium heat until the fat is a little crispy.
- If not using the chicken fat, heat the pot over medium high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil, the chicken base, smashed ginger slices and scallion whites, and brown them until caramelized (about 1 minute).
- Add the mushrooms, and stir fry for another minute.
- Add the oysters and continue stir-frying for another minute.
- Add the Shaoxing wine and, after a quick stir, add the chicken stock, sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
- Stir everything together.
- Next, add the fat choy and gently stir it in without breaking it up, so it's submerged in the liquid.
- Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Line a large deep serving plate with hand-torn romaine or iceberg lettuce.
- Uncover your simmering pot and increase the heat to reduce the sauce until most of the standing liquid is no longer visible.
- Stir in the green portion of the scallions, and spoon the mixture over the top of the lettuce.
- Try to place the oysters and mushrooms on the top where they are visible, and serve hot!.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
180
Calories
13.1g
Protein
11% DV
18.3g
Carbs
6% DV
6.0g
Fat
8% DV
1.8g
Fiber
5% DV
2.7g
Sugars
606mg
Sodium
40% DV
53mg
Cholesterol
15% DV
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