Monkey's Head Fungus, Chicken And Pea Soup

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 monkey's head fungus soaked in cold
• water several times for 10 minutes each, then blanched for a minute and rinsed in
• cold water
• 1 chicken breast skinned and boned
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons baby peas - (to 4) fresh or frozen
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• Shredded Parmesan cheese to serve

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the fungus into bite-size pieces and the chicken breast into strips. Bring to a boil in the chicken broth and add the peas, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil again to heat the peas through. Serve immediately, sprinkled with cheese.

This recipe yields 4 servings.