Ingredients
ADUKI BEAN (Chi Xiao Dou) 50g – resolves abdominal fullness, improves urination and regulates bowels
CHINESE DATE (Da Zao) 20g – strengthens the Spleen & Qi, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit
GOJI BERRIES (Gou Qi Zi) 20g – enhances immune system function, strengthens the Kidney, nourishes the Liver, boosts eye health
LOTUS SEEDS (Lian Zi) 20g – reinforces the Kidney, nourishes the Heart and strengthen the Spleen
MULBERRY FRUIT (Sang Shen) 15g – tonifies Blood and enriches Yin. Helps with thirst, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia and premature graying of the hair, moistens intestines
POLYGONATUM RHYZOME (Huang Jing) 20g – tonifies the Spleen and Stomach to improve appetite and reduce fatigue, strengthens the Lungs to reduce cough and expel phlegm & tonifies Kidney, to reduce pain and weakness in the lower back
PEACH KERNEL (Tao Ren) 5g – activates Blood & improves Blood circulation, loosens the bowels
SOLOMON’S SEAL (Yu Zhu) 20g – nourishes Yin, Lung & Stomach
Preparation & Cooking Instructions
You will need
- 500g of chicken/pork bone-in or your favorite protein; or substitute with your favorite veggies for a vegan option.
- 5L boiling water + extra to blanch protein & soak herbs
- 4 generous slices of ginger
- Salt to taste (other seasoning)
- Optional – 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
Instructions:
Wash all ingredients
- Optional: Clean/blanch/wash – if you like to add chicken or pork (not included)
- Marinate the protein with salt after blanch washing.
- In the meantime, rinse the herbs and soak them in cold water for 30 minutes, to ‘awaken’ herbs.
Cook
With all the ingredients in a stock pot add optional 4-5 slices of Ginger (not included) then add 1.5l of water and bring to boil on high heat and boil for 10 minutes. Turn down heat and simmer for 1 hour or till meat is cooked.
Season
- Optional: add 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing rice wine and boil for another 3 min on high heat. You may also add your preferred seasoning, such as sesame oil, fish sauce or soy sauce at the end.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- One Soup Base Pack makes 3-4 servings
- Storing: Keep dry at room temperature.
- Allergen Note: Food prepared on our premises may contain wheat and nuts
Disclaimer
The quoted benefits of the soup blends and tea mixtures are based on the combined actions and effects of the individual herbs within the blend as understood by Chinese Herbal Materia Medica.
Individual results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The statements on this website and all affiliates have not been evaluated by the FDA. Advice on treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a trained health care practitioner.
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