*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Hearty Fish Chowder

Recipe By     : Martin Yan
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chinese                          Fish
                Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8      cups          soup stock
     1/2  pound         fish fillet -- coarsely chopped
     1/4  cup           shredded bamboo shoots
   4                    dried black mushrooms -- soakes and shredded
   2      slices        ginger -- thinly shredded
     1/2  pound         bean curd -- shredded
   2      slices        cooked ham, cut into 1 1/2" lengths
   4 1/2  tablespoons   cornstarch solution
   2 1/4  teaspoons     salt
                        white pepper to taste
   2                    lightly beaten egg whites
   2                    stalks scallion, chopped into 1/2" strips

Bring broth to a boil; add fish fillet, bamboo shoots, mushroom, ginger, and bean curd. Reduce heat to medium low for 2 mins.

Stir in remaining ingredients, except egg whites and green onions.  When slightly thickened, remove from heat and slowly pour in beaten egg whites. Garnish with green onion and serve immediately.

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