Three Shredded Ingredients in Clear Broth 扣三丝
Three Shredded Ingredients in Clear Broth is featured among the local specialties of Shanghai.
Kou sansi (扣三丝) presents finely shredded ingredients as a neat mound in clear broth. Shanghai's official food guide describes chicken, pork and winter bamboo shoots, making this a composed meat-and-vegetable dish rather than noodles.
How it is prepared
Fine cutting and careful arrangement are central to its presentation. The three ingredients are gathered into a mound and served with a clear consommé; recipes and restaurants may vary the particular meats.
Flavour & texture
The broth is lighter in appearance than a red-braised sauce, while the fine strands make the ingredients easy to compare in one spoonful. The pale colour should not be confused with a vegetarian stock.
Local context & naming
The documented Shanghai description notes a Huaiyang influence. That is a useful culinary connection without implying that every local version uses one exact historical formula.
Ordering this dish
Ask which three ingredients are in the restaurant's version and what stock is used. If choosing between this and another soup, confirm the serving size so the table does not unintentionally order two large broth dishes.
At the table
Use a spoon to take some broth with a few strands. Gently separate the mound rather than stirring the entire plate immediately, allowing the arrangement to remain visible for others sharing it.
Ingredients to check
The reviewed example contains chicken and pork. Check ham, stock, cooking wine and any seafood additions in a different version.
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Questions before you order
Are the thin strands noodles?
No. In the reviewed dish they are finely cut chicken, pork and bamboo shoots.
Sources & reading
Identity, the described preparation and local context checked against the linked sources on 8 September 2026. Where a home recipe is cited, it is a documented example, not a restaurant standard. Ordering and serving suggestions are editorial guidance. No recipe testing, exclusive origin, current venue availability or dietary certification is claimed.
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.