This Taiwanese-style herbal chicken soup is a comforting and nourishing dish, perfect for boosting your energy and warming you up on a chilly day. Made with simple ingredients and traditional Chinese herbs, it's both flavorful and easy to prepare.
Commonly used herbs include goji berries (枸杞), red dates (紅棗), angelica root (當歸), and astragalus (黃耆). These herbs are known for their health benefits and add depth to the soup.
It's a comforting and nourishing dish that combines chicken with a variety of traditional Chinese herbs and ingredients. This soup is believed to have health benefits, particularly in boosting the immune system, enhancing vitality, and promoting overall wellness. It's commonly enjoyed in Chinese cuisine, especially during colder months or when one is feeling under the weather.
Ingredients:
- 600g chicken meat (preferably bone-in for richer flavor)
- 8-10 dried shitake mushrooms
- 6-8 dried red dates
- 1 tbsp goji berries
- A few smaller pieces or 1-2 larger pieces of Dang Gui (Angelica Root)
- A few smaller pieces or 1-2 larger pieces of Huang Qi (Astragalus Root)
- Salt, to taste
- Soy sauce, to taste
- Water (enough to cover the meat)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Boil a pot of water.
- Add the chicken pieces and blanch for 2-3 minutes to remove impurities.
- Drain the chicken and discard the blanching water.
2. Make the Soup:
- In a clean pot, add the blanched chicken, dried mushrooms, dates, goji berries, Dang Gui, and Huang Qi.
- Season with salt.
- Pour enough water to fully cover the ingredients.
3. Cook the Soup:
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce to low heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Adjust seasoning with soy sauce and more salt if needed.
4. Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Tips:
- The longer you simmer the soup, the richer the flavor will be. However, be careful not to overcook as the chicken may become too soft.
- You can add more herbs like for extra flavour.
- This soup is nourishing and great for boosting energy, especially in cooler weather.
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