Bird’s Nest Soup with Mushrooms

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This is one of the classic Cantonese cuisines.

Approximately 6 servings.

Ingredients:
• 8 oz. birds’ nests
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp. fresh ginger root, chopped
• 4 oz. cooked chicken, cubed
• 4 oz. button mushrooms, quartered
• 8 oz. canned quail eggs, drained
• 7 ½ cups chicken stock

Directions:
1. Soak the birds’ nest in water for 5 minutes, then drain.
2. Heat the oil in a saucepan.
3. Add the ginger and fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Stir in the chicken, mushrooms, eggs and stock and bring to boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and add birds’ nests/ Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve at once in bowls.