Fish Maw

Fish Maw

Seafood
Used in 2 of 203 cuisines (1%)

Fish maw — dried swim bladder of large fish, gelatinous when soaked. Luxury Cantonese ingredient in Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and wedding banquets.

Across cuisines

Fish maw is the dried swim bladder of fish, used in Chinese cuisine for its texture and nutritional benefits. It is often used in soups and braised dishes. Fish maw is prized for its collagen content and ability to absorb flavors from other ingredients.

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