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Dried Scallops:  

Our premium Japanese dried scallops from Soya(宗谷) of Northern Hokkaido, which is known for producing some of the freshest and best seafood in Japan. Our dried scallops come in whole or broken pieces and in different sizes. Our Japanese dried scallops are packed with fresh and umami flavours. The whole scallops are great for double-boiling and stewing with fish maw and sea cucumber, while the broken pieces are excellent for daily use such as boiling soup stocks and stir-fry.

Fish Maw:

Fish Maw, also colloquially known as “fish stomach”. Due to its high collagen and nutritious content, it is also known as “Ginseng of the Sea”. Fish Maw nourishes the skin and rejuvenates the body, hence, excellent for those who have just undergone surgery as it helps the body to heal the wound. 

Suitable for most people as it nourishes the body without causing “heatiness”. Fish Maw is commonly prepared by double-boiling as a rich and flavourful soup with dried morels, baby abalones, ginseng, Hai Zhu slices, red dates and wolfberries. Chicken and lean pork can also be added to further enhance the flavours. 

 

Abalones:

Our dried abalones from Japan comes from the Aomori Prefecture. These abalones are top of the grade. 

Abalones are valued for their sweet taste, nutritional value and its main functions include: boosting the immune, nourishes the Yin and aids in eye health. 

Abalone does not contain much cholesterol, hence they will not cause high cholesterol when consumed in moderation. Our abalones are best double-boiled with various ingredients like Chinese yam, American ginseng, Tibetan cordyceps, wolfberries, Dang Shen (Codonopsis) , Shi Hu (dendrobium) and many more. 

 

Sea Cucumbers:

Sea cucumbers are invertebrates that live in most major oceans of the world. The sea cucumber is one of the top eight delicacies of the world. Sea cucumbers are not only a precious delicacy but also an efficacious medicinal ingredient. Sea cucumbers are high in protein and low in fats and calories, making them a weight-loss-friendly food. 

Sea cucumbers can adjust the immune system, nourishes the important organs of the body, slows down ageing, anti-cancer, protects the heart and kidneys. 

Sea cucumbers do not have their own flavours, hence, best stewed with Japanese mushrooms, chicken, fish maw and dried scallops for best flavour and effects. Double-boiling sea cucumbers with chicken stock, Angelica Root(Dang Gui), Dang Shen(Codonopsis), Yu Zhu, wolfberries and red dates is a delicious way to nourish the body.