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Exclusive Chrysanthemum Bud and Egg Soup

Exclusive Chrysanthemum Bud and Egg Soup

A delicate spring soup of tender chrysanthemum shoots simmered in salted water and laced with beaten egg, prized in Chinese food therapy for cooling the body.

Instructions

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    My chrysanthemum.

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    Different varieties.

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    Pinch off some tender buds from each plant.

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    There are the most of these small bushes.

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    This one is too small, I didn't have the heart to go for it.

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    Wash the chrysanthemum buds.

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    Heat the water in the pot.

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    Boiling water opens chrysanthemum buds.

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    Add salt.

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    Crack an egg.

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    Beat.

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    Chrysanthemum buds start boiling.

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    Pour the beaten egg over.

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    Add a little chicken essence for seasoning.

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    Finished product. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing the liver, and improving eyesight. Take advantage of spring and try it while it's fresh; in a few days, once it grows bigger, it will be old.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Chrysanthemum bud
    1 handful
  • Egg
    1 piece
  • Clear water
    300 g

Seasonings

  • table salt
    0.5 g
  • chicken essence
    a pinch