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Dendrobium and Ginseng Black Chicken Soup

Dendrobium and Ginseng Black Chicken Soup

A restorative tonic soup of black chicken simmered with dendrobium, ginseng, and pitted dates, yielding a deeply herbal broth believed to nourish the body.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Remove the skin from the black chicken and cut it into large pieces, then put it into cold water to blanch. (After the water boils, cook for 2-3 minutes.)

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    After blanching, wash away the foam.

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    Clean the Dendrobium, and use a knife or hammer to crush it flat, so that it releases its flavor better.

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    Rinse the red ginseng with water.

  5. 5
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    Remove the pits from the red dates.

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    Put the above ingredients into the electric pressure cooker, add water up to the maximum level. Press the soup button to start cooking.

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    Once it is cooked, skim off the fat, and you can drink the soup and eat the meat. (My family usually doesn't add salt, enjoying the soup's original flavor.)

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • black-bone chicken
    1 piece
  • Dendrobium
    1 handful
  • Red ginseng
    1 small handful
  • red date
    8-10 pieces

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste