Saturday 15 August 2009

American Ginseng Chicken Soup

American ginseng is not a stimulating herb. As a cooling herb it will take a period of time to build up the body before you will "feel" a difference.

Due to the hectic work schedule, tiredness of our mind and body as well as the "heaty" weather recently, I decided to set on this American Ginseng Chicken Soup to revive our strength. Other than the American Ginseng Roots, I also add in some Yu Zhu which is Cool in nature. It influences the lung and stomach channels thus nourishes Yin, prevents internal dryness, extinguishes wind and softens the sinews. It is also commonly used to treat irritability, thirst, intense hunger, sensation of heat in the bones, and cramped and hard muscles.

Ingredients: (serves 2)
2 Chicken Drumstick, skin removed
5g of American Ginseng, root portion
4 - 6 Red Dates, removed seeds
1/2 Tablespoon Wolfberries
5g Yu Zhu(玉竹)
800ml Water

Method:
1. Wash, trim and clean the drumstick then blanched in boiling water for a few minutes, rinse and set aside.
2. Rinse the dry herbs then bring the water to boil in a pot and add in the all the herbs except wolfberries.
3. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes before adding the drumstick then continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from heat and transfer the content to a double-boiler shown in the picture below.
5. Place the double-boiler in a slow-cooker and cook on AUTO heat for about 3 hours. Add in the wolfberries at the very last 30 minutes.
6. You can season it with pinch of salt before serving or so.

As you can reference through the picture, this is a very easy to prepared homemade double-boiled soup which mostly suitable for everyone in the family. You can also replace the Ginseng Root with either Whole Ginseng or Ginseng Slices for different varieties of soup.

Related Post:
1. Double-Boiled Ginseng Chicken Soup
2. Ginseng Black Chicken Soup
3. Ginseng Honey Tea


6 comments:

  1. You always cook up nothing but healthy food for little Reyon!

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  2. Haha.. despite busy still have to eat right in order to keep our mind and body fresh.... :)

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  3. I really like this soup a lot. Feel nourished and less tired after drinking. I add huai shan to my soup. Next time I shall try with yu zhu like you did. It sounds more yummy hehe

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  4. Hi Noobcook,

    Yaya.. I read about your 3 version of usuage on this American Ginseng posts and i love the herbal chicken recipe the most..... :)

    Em.. do try the Yuzhu version... it's realli taste sweeter and fragrant for the soup.. :p

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  5. Lovely dishes that really impressed me to have and learn....

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  6. Patricialow1311/7/11 9:53 pm

    Hello... Can children take this soup?

    Thanks!

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