Chinese Oyster Stew

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
A quick and comforting hot soup brimming with tender oysters, crisp vegetables, and a savory ginger-scented broth.
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This classic Chinese Oyster Stew is the ultimate comfort food on a chilly evening. It comes together in under thirty minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The dish features plump, briny oysters swimming in a delicate yet flavorful broth infused with fresh ginger and soy sauce. Crisp napa cabbage, earthy sliced mushrooms, and fresh bean sprouts add wonderful texture and nutrition. The green onions provide a fresh, sharp finish that cuts through the richness. It’s a light but satisfying meal that feels luxurious without being complicated. Serve it family-style in a large tureen or in individual bowls for a cozy dinner that everyone will love.

Chinese Oyster Stew

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 325.0

Description

This classic Chinese Oyster Stew is the ultimate comfort food on a chilly evening. It comes together in under thirty minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The dish features plump, briny oysters swimming in a delicate yet flavorful broth infused with fresh ginger and soy sauce. Crisp napa cabbage, earthy sliced mushrooms, and fresh bean sprouts add wonderful texture and nutrition. The green onions provide a fresh, sharp finish that cuts through the richness. It&# 226;ÂÂs a light but satisfying meal that feels luxurious without being complicated. Serve it family-style in a large tureen or in individual bowls for a cozy dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine chicken broth, water, soy sauce, and grated gingerroot.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Gently add the undrained oysters, chopped Chinese cabbage, sliced mushrooms, and bean sprouts to the boiling broth.
  4. Once it returns to a boil, immediately reduce the heat to low.
  5. Cover the saucepan and simmer for about 2 minutes, or until the cabbage is just tender but still crisp.
  6. Carefully ladle the hot stew into serving bowls.
  7. Garnish each bowl with the cut green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 325.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.5g14%
Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 24.0mg8%
Sodium 131.0mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 55.0g19%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 52.0g
Protein 7.6g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chinese stew, oyster soup, seafood stew, ginger broth, napa cabbage, mushroom soup, bean sprouts, quick dinner, comfort food, asian cuisine, hot soup, weeknight meal, broth, soy sauce, green onions
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