Chicken and Shark’s Lip

Chicken and Shark’s Lip

　　Chicken and Shark’s Lip is a traditional famous dish from Fuzhou. The delicacy of the sea—shark’s lip—is first deodorized and marinated in Shaoxing wine. The chicken breast is minced into a paste using the back of a knife, then cooked into a chicken broth. The shark’s lip is added to the broth and simmered together, and finally topped with minced ham. This dish features a snow-white color, with the shark’s lip being soft and glutinous, rich in collagen. The chicken paste is aromatic and flavorful, making the dish refreshing and delicious. It is an essential main dish in high-end banquets.

　　Shark’s lip is the dried flesh from the lips of the shovel-nose ray. It is crispy, tender, flavorful, and rich in collagen. “Minced Meat with Shark’s Lip,” “Chicken and Shark’s Lip,” and “Jade Shark’s Lip” are common soup dishes at celebratory banquets in the Fuzhou area. When guests have had their fill of alcohol and rich flavors, trying this tangy and spicy dish offers a refreshing change in taste.