Ingredients

• 2
  Tablespoons
  sesame oil
• 1
  spring onion/scallion, finely chopped
• 1
  inch fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 4
  Chinese dried mushrooms, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes, drained and sliced
• 2
  tbsp Rice wine
• 2
  ¼ quarts or 9 cups chicken stock
• 4
  oz
  ready prepared shark's fin, soaked for 1 hour in cold water and drained
• 8
  oz
  boned chicken breast, shredded
• 8
  oz
  small shrimps, peeled
• 1 and ½ tsp of soy sauce
• 1 and ½cornstarch, blended with 1 tbsp chicken stock
• A dash of black vinegar or brandy (optional)