Braised Sea Cucumber with Shiitake Mushrooms

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Braised Sea Cucumber with Shiitake Mushrooms is a luxurious and classic Chinese dish, often served at banquets and festive occasions. It features rehydrated sea cucumbers and shiitake mushrooms slow-cooked in a rich, savory brown sauce, typically made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sometimes a hint of Shaoxing wine. This dish is a hallmark of Chinese haute cuisine, particularly in Cantonese and Shandong culinary traditions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and very low in carbohydrates and fat, making it a light yet nutrient-dense option. It is an excellent source of collagen, minerals like calcium and magnesium, and provides a moderate calorie count, typically ranging from 200 to 300 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	850 mg
Collagen	15 g (estimated)
Calcium	120 mg
Magnesium	95 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	3.2 mg
Selenium	28 mcg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.3 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish symbolizes prosperity and longevity in Chinese cuisine, often featured at New Year's feasts and weddings. Nutritionally, sea cucumbers are prized for their high collagen content, which is believed to benefit skin and joint health, and they have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.