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| Large pieces of braised fish maw surrounded by goose webs |
However, not all the dishes were winners; some were duds, like a roast duck we had that was marinated in salt for a week and tasted like it! There was also a giant plate of thinly sliced poached geoduck, but sadly wasabi was smothered over them and our nasal cavities had the equivalent of pungent electric shocks each time we bit into the geoduck...
Nevertheless, the undisputed highlight of the evening was a massive platter of braised fish maw with goose webs in abalone sauce. These pieces of fish maw were the thickest I had ever seen in my life and the women at the table were salivating with excitement.
That's because it is believed that fish maw contain a lot of collagen, a protein that helps the skin maintain its elasticity and reduce wrinkles. And who doesn't want that?
While this is a belief rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, there isn't much scientific evidence to prove this sadly.
According to Marina Medical in Hong Kong, eating fish maw isn't necessarily the most efficient way of absorbing collagen in the body and instead suggests other ways to boost collagen production:
- Collagen supplements
- Vitamin C
- Protein-rich foods like eggs, bone broth, meat and beans
- Zinc and copper from meat, shellfish, nuts, whole grains and beans
- Regular exercise, adequate sleep and avoid excessive sun exposure
I'll still eat fish maw whenever possible! Tastes delicious!
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