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Top 3 Chinese New Year Abalone Recipes

What is Abalone?

Abalone is a kind of sea snail. People know it for its colourful, shiny shell. The meat is tender and delicate. Many cultures prize it, especially in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cooking. People know its meat for its rich flavour and unique texture. It has a good nutritional profile, often compared to scallops or clams.

Abalone is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains important minerals like iron, zinc, and selenium. Eating abalone may help with heart health and reduce inflammation. It's a healthy seafood choice for people who want a wholesome seafood option, naturally low in calories and rich in protein.

Why Singaporeans choose canned abalone?

Singaporeans like canned abalone because it is convenient, affordable, and lasts a long time. This makes it a great choice for busy lives. It offers a cost-effective way to enjoy a luxury ingredient, with consistent quality and preserved flavours.

Canned abalone is also culturally significant, often featured in festive dishes and symbolizing prosperity. Its flexibility in cooking and wide availability in different sizes and prices add to its popularity. We are excited to share top three abalone dishes to elevate your Chinese New Year celebrations!

Top 3 popular abalone recipes for Chinese New Year in Singapore 

Recipe 1: Abalone Rice Stuffed Ginseng Chicken Soup 

Enjoy the comfort and luxury of Abalone Rice Stuffed Ginseng Chicken Soup. Tender chicken, nourishing ginseng, and tasty Korean abalone blend in a rich, aromatic broth. This wholesome dish rejuvenates your senses, offering a perfect balance of tradition and indulgence with every spoonful.

 

Ingredients (1 Serving):

 1 Chicken
 Salt
 100g Five Grains Rice
 20g Premium Wisconsin Ginseng III
 4 cloves Garlic
 1 can Superior Plus Korea Abalones
 2 Red dates
 1 tsp Salt
 1 litre Water
 Spring onion

Instructions:

  1. Rub salt over chicken and wash
  2. Wash rice thoroughly
  3. Add half of the washed rice into the chicken cavity. Add half of the abalones, garlic, red dates, half of ginseng and then add the rest of the rice
  4. Transfer chicken into a pot and add the remaining abalones, reserve brining liquid
  5. Add remaining ginseng, add brining liquid, water and season with salt
  6. Cover and bring to a boil, lower heat and cook for about 1 hour 15 minutes
  7. Cut open chicken down the breast bone and garnish with spring onion
     

 

Recipe 2: Braised Abalone with Mushrooms

Savor the exquisite taste of Braised Abalone, delicately paired with mushrooms for a truly indulgent experience. This dish mixes the tender, tasty abalone with the rich umami of mushrooms. The perfect way to celebrate any special occasion with your family. 

 

Ingredients (1 Serving):

 2 packs of Superior Braised Japanese Golden Abalone
 20g Jin Hua ham
 1 litre of chicken stock or Drip Chicken Essence
 8 Chinese mushrooms (soaked)
 1 pack of baby Bok choy (150g)
 2 tbsp abalone sauce
 1 tbsp oyster sauce
 0.25 tsp dark soy sauce
 2 tbsp Hua tiao wine
 100 ml water (adjust to taste)
 1 tsp sugar

Instructions:

  1. Clean and wash abalones
  2. Cut Jin Hua ham into small cubes
  3. Add chicken stock to pressure cooker
  4. Add ham, abalone sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce and Hua tiao wine
  5. Add abalones and soaked mushrooms, cover and pressure cook 15-20 minutes
  6. Blanch bok choy in salted boiling water with oil for 2-3 minutes, drain and set aside
  7. Plate bok choy, mushrooms and abalones
  8. Mix braising liquid with water and sugar, thicken with cornstarch, then pour over dish

 

Recipe 3: Braised Pork Belly with Abalone

Indulge in the rich flavours of tender Braised Pork Belly with succulent Baby Abalone. This luxurious dish brings a perfect harmony of taste and texture, making it a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece.

 

Ingredients (1 Serving):

 800g pork belly
 4 cans of Superior Baby Abalone Australia
 4 tbsp light soy sauce
 2 cups Shaoxing wine
 60g Rock sugar
 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
 10 slices ginger
 8 cloves garlic
 150g spring onions
 8 dried shiitake mushrooms
 300g baby Qing bai

Instructions:

  1. Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water and trim stalks
  2. Blanch pork belly in boiling water for 3 minutes. Cool and cut into 2-inch cubes. Tie each piece with butcher’s twine
  3. Layer spring onions, ginger and garlic at bottom of pressure cooker
  4. Add pork belly skin side down with mushrooms
  5. Pour Shaoxing wine, light and dark soy sauce, abalone liquid and rock sugar
  6. Pressure cook for 30 minutes (handle cooker carefully)
  7. Add abalones and cook for another 8 minutes
  8. Blanch baby Qing bai and plate in a circle
  9. Remove pork belly and untie twine. Plate mushrooms, pork belly and abalones
  10. Spoon sauce over and serve

Conclusion

Cooking with canned abalone is a convenient and quick way to bring gourmet seafood to your home dining. Whether in soups or braised dishes, canned abalone adds a luxurious touch and enhances the flavour of any meal. Try these recipes and unleash your creativity — canned abalone is a delicious and versatile ingredient perfect for your festive celebrations.

Recipe Credits: Meatmen Channel