Shark Fin Soup

Here is your delicious cuisine-list of Shark Fin Soup cuisine. Shark Fin Soup is well known as one of the “Big 4″ dishes in Chinese Cuisine. It is a very popular dish throughout Asia. Shark Fin Soup is originated from China. It is very famous and can be found at the Chinese style restaurant in China, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other Asian countries.

However shark fin soup is delicious, it is not safe to consume by some group of consumer. Who are they?

Shark Fin Soup

Shark fin soup is made of shark fins obtained from any of a variety of shark species and sliced crab meat/chicken meat.
In traditional perception, Shark Fin Soup is a symbol of wealth in Chinese community. So, it is commonly used to show one’s monetary status in a banquet or function.
In restaurant, Shark fin soup is commonly served in two forms; there are individual bowl style and large bowl style.
For individual bowl style, shark fin soup is served in individual bowls with a bit of thick broth. This is purchased as dish by affluent individuals in a la carte menu.
For large bowl style, shark fin is mixed with strips of chicken meat or crab meat, and then served with a thick chicken or pork broth. Shark fin soup is put in a large family-style serving bowl and then distributed into individual bowls by waiter/waitress when the big bowl reaches the table. This style of serving is used in special occasion such as weddings, banquets or clinching a big business deal.

History of Shark Fin Soup Cuisine

Shark fin soup originated from south China in the Sung dynasty (AD 960). Shark fin soup became an established tradition in Ming dynasty (AD 1368) and since then the Chinese eat it during Chinese New Year celebrations, weddings, corporate functions, and other special occasions.
In current century, Shark Fin Soup is served as one of the necessary menu items in Chinese wedding banquet. In Chinese community’s perception, if shark fin soup not served at these important events, the host will look very cheap and is not giving respect to his guests. This is because shark fin soup as the sign of wealth and a demonstration of respect.

Safety Tip to Consume Shark Fin Soup

Because of healthy reason, pregnant women are recommending to avoid shark fin soup. It is because of the high levels of mercury in shark, which could harm the baby’s developing nervous system. On the other hand, men also must prevent consumed too much shark’s fin, because it is probably causing sterility because of heavily contaminated with mercury and other heavy metals.