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Braised Fish Maw with Broccoli & Flower Mushrooms

Traditionally used to support the spleen, stomach, and kidney vitality through collagen-rich fish maw

In short: Braised Fish Maw with Broccoli & Flower Mushrooms is a home-style dishe that Traditionally used to support the spleen, stomach, and kidney vitality through collagen-rich fish maw. It is most often made for digestive wellness, children's wellness, skin & natural beauty. Total time about 35 min.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min
Makes
2–3 servings
Digestive WellnessChildren's WellnessSkin & Natural BeautyKidney & Urinary WellnessEnergy & VitalityEveryday Balance
Braised Fish Maw with Broccoli & Flower Mushrooms

Why people make this dish

Nourilo has fond memories of going to yum cha as a child and ordering “cotton chicken” (mian hua ji) — the part he loved most was the soft, spongy puff of fish maw that had absorbed all the savory chicken broth. That same ingredient, sand-puffed fish maw, transforms into something wonderfully silky once rehydrated and braised. On a trip to the dried seafood street, Nourilo picked up several large pieces and decided to braise them simply with broccoli and flower mushrooms at home — no chicken needed, and equally delicious.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Shiitake mushrooms · Randomized controlled trial · 2015
    Daily shiitake intake was associated with increased ex vivo proliferation of γδ-T and NK-T cells, higher salivary sIgA and lower serum CRP, along with changes in cytokine patterns. The comparison was before versus after intake in two dose groups.Limitation: Parallel 5 g and 10 g dose groups with no placebo or non-mushroom control. Short 4-week study in healthy young adults, with mostly ex vivo immune markers.PubMed 25866155 · 2 more shiitake mushrooms studies
  • Ginger · Meta-analysis, 23 studies · 2022
    Overall, acute and delayed nausea and vomiting did not differ significantly between ginger and control groups. A subgroup taking 1 g/day or less for over four days had less acute vomiting (OR 0.30).Limitation: Clinical heterogeneity between trials required subgroup analyses, and the authors state that sufficiently large, high-quality RCTs are still needed.PubMed 36501010 · 3 more ginger studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • Rice wine / alcohol: This recipe contains alcohol. If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, the NHS recommends not drinking alcohol; leave it out or choose another recipe. Source: NHS — Alcohol in pregnancy

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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