What is fish maw?

• Fish maw is the commercial term for the dried swim bladders of large fish like croaker and sturgeon.
• It has has no fishy taste and absorbs the flavors of other ingredients.
• It is graded according to sex: male bladders are better than female ones.
• For the Chinese, it is considered one of the big four delicacies of the sea "鮑、參、翅、肚".

Are there any health benefits?

• Fish maw is a good source of collagen and helps with blood circulation.

What is Fried Fish Maws?

• Fried fish maw  looks white and puffy.
• 油炸 or “oil fried” is simply deep frying dried maw to achieve the same puffy results.
• Fried fish maw is recommended for plated dishes because it can reconstitute quickly, absorbs sauce easily and gives a delightful spongy texture to dishes. However, a popular soup recipe (often served at banquets) is fried fish maw thick soup or “fish maw gung."