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Huai Yam Chicken Soup

Huai Yam Chicken Soup

Free-range chicken is boiled with red dates and ginger, then Chinese yam is added and cooked just until its edges dissolve, giving a homey, gently sweet broth.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Half or one free-range chicken, two Chinese yams.

  2. 2
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    Cut the chicken into small pieces, peel and clean the Chinese yam, and cut it into pieces.

  3. 3
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    Put the chicken pieces into the pot first, add a bowl of clear water, a handful of red dates, and an appropriate amount of ginger slices. Boil on high heat for five minutes.

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    Add the yam, cover with the lid, and continue cooking for five minutes.

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    Reduce to low heat and simmer for five minutes.

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    When you see the yam pieces starting to melt at the edges, add an appropriate amount of salt for seasoning, and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

  7. 7
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    Finished product

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Chicken
    1/2 piece
  • Chinese yam
    2 pieces
  • red date
    a handful

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Ginger slices
    to taste