Dried Oyster and Black Moss (Ho See Fat Choy)

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Dried Oyster and Black Moss (Ho See Fat Choy)

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

  1. Soak the dried oysters in cold water for 15 minutes, and rinse them well to ensure any and all sand has been rinsed off.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Soak the black moss in cold water for 15 minutes.
  4. Swish it around a bit to loosen any dirt or particles.
  5. Remove by hand and discard the water.
  6. Repeat the process once more before transferring the moss to a colander to drain.
  7. Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water for at least 90 minutes.
  8. You may need to soak them longer if the mushrooms are large and meaty.
  9. Soaking overnight is recommended.
  10. Once the mushrooms are rehydrated, give them a final rinse and squeeze them gently to remove excess water.
  11. Cut off the stems and discard them.
  12. If using the chicken fat, render it in a pot over medium heat until the fat is a little crispy.
  13. If not using the chicken fat, heat the pot over medium high heat.
  14. Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil, the chicken base, smashed ginger slices and scallion whites, and brown them until caramelized (about 1 minute).
  15. Add the mushrooms, and stir fry for another minute.
  16. Add the oysters and continue stir-frying for another minute.
  17. Add the Shaoxing wine and, after a quick stir, add the chicken stock, sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
  18. Stir everything together.
  19. Next, add the fat choy and gently stir it in without breaking it up, so it's submerged in the liquid.
  20. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  21. Line a large deep serving plate with hand-torn romaine or iceberg lettuce.
  22. Uncover your simmering pot and increase the heat to reduce the sauce until most of the standing liquid is no longer visible.
  23. Stir in the green portion of the scallions, and spoon the mixture over the top of the lettuce.
  24. 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
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free
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* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags seafood, traditional, comfort-food