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Default Immatation Shark Fin Soup

aem wrote:
> James wrote:
>
> > Anyone have a good recipe for it?

>
> > Are any good enough to fool anyone?

>
> No. �The fame of shark's fin soup is just a Chinese version of snob
> appeal. �The shark's fin is notable for its texture, not its taste,
> and there's nothing special about the taste of the soup. �It's the
> rarity and expense of shark fin that matters to the braggart host that
> serves it. �Substituting a cheap imitation means there's nothing to
> brag about. � �


Yup, it's all in the gelatinous mouth feel... and I got the perfect
substitute... where's Blinky? hehe


And yoose thought I was thinking something else.