*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  DRIED FISH BELLY SOUP - KAPAW PLA *

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chicken                          Soups

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4       c            Water
  1                    Whole Chicken Breast
  8       oz           Dried Fish Belly/Fish Maw
                       -Soaked In Hot Water Until
                       -Soft
    1/3   c            Light Soy Sauce
  1       tb           Sweet Soy Sauce
    1/2   c            Bamboo Shoot Strips
    1/4   ts           White Pepper
  4       sm           Hard-Cooked Eggs, Sliced
    1/4   c            Minced Cilantro/Coriander

 Once the fish belly has been soaked in hot water it develops an interesting
 gelatinous texture which easily absorbs other flavors.
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 Heat the water to boiling in a large saucepan and simmer the chicken breast
 for about 10 to 15 minutes or until done.  Reserve the chicken stock.

 Place the cooked chicken breast in cold water to cool.  Remove the neat
 from the bone and discard the skin.  Shred the meat and set aside.

 Drain the dried fish belly, squeeze out any excess water and cut into 1
 inch pieces.

 Heat the chicken stock to boiling, add the dried fish belly and all the
 remaining ingredients except the eggs and the cilantro.  Stir in the
 shredded chicken and cook until hot.  Pour into a serving bowl and garnish
 with egg slices and cilantro.

 From: Thailand The Beautiful Cookbook.  Typed by Syd Bigger.



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