Dried Cod Fish Maw Hua Jiao 250g Premium Fish Bladder for Soup and Nourishing Broths

Dried Cod Fish Maw, known in Chinese as Hua Jiao (花胶), is the dried swim bladder of cod, a prized seafood delicacy in Chinese culinary tradition. Sold loose and non-instant, these dried fish bladders require soaking and cooking before use. In traditional Chinese food therapy, fish maw is considered a nourishing tonic food, often enjoyed in slow-simmered soups. Store in a dry, ventilated place and prepare by cooking before consumption.

Key Selling Points

• Premium dried cod fish maw, a traditional Chinese delicacy made from fish swim bladder
• Known as Hua Jiao (花胶) in Chinese cuisine, valued in traditional food therapy
• Loose bulk form, non-instant, requiring soaking and cooking before eating
• Ideal for slow-simmered soups, congee, and nourishing broths
• Net weight 250g per pack, suitable for family cooking and gifting

Quality & Sensory

Dried fish maw typically appears pale golden to light amber with a firm, hard, slightly translucent texture. Once soaked and simmered, it becomes soft, gelatinous, and tender with a mild, clean taste that absorbs the flavors of the surrounding broth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Slow-simmered nourishing soups with chicken, pork bones, or seafood
• Congee and rice porridge for a comforting meal
• Braised dishes and festive family cooking
• Traditional postpartum or seasonal nourishment meals prepared at home

Traditional Uses

In Chinese food tradition, fish maw has long been regarded as a nourishing ingredient, often simmered slowly with chicken, lean pork, or mushrooms in restorative soups. It is commonly served during convalescence, postpartum recovery, and winter months, when families prepare warming broths believed to support vitality and well-being. Soaked fish maw may also be added to congee or braised dishes.

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