Fish Maw Soup

Ingredients

• 6 c. chicken stock
• 1/4 lb fish's maw, soaked and diced
• 6 water chestnuts, diced
• 2 tbsp. smoked ham, minced
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch, blended with 3 tbsp. cold water

 Directions:

1. Bring stock to a boil. Add fish's maw and water chestnuts, and
   simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
2. Add cornstarch mix and cook, stirring, until soup thickens and is smooth.
3. Remove pan from heat; stir in beaten egg. Garnish with minced ham.