Chinese wolfberry pig liver soup is a traditional medicinal food, made from Chinese wolfberry and pig liver. It has the effects of nourishing deficiency, clearing heat and dispelling wind, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, and is one of the best blood-nourishing products. Now let's learn about the recipe and benefits of Chinese wolfberry pig liver soup.
[Recipe]
Recipe One
Ingredients: 50g of Chinese wolfberry, 400g of pig liver, 2 slices of ginger.
Preparation: Rinse the Chinese wolfberry and ginger with water. Slice the pig liver and peel the ginger. Put the Chinese wolfberry and ginger into a pot with enough water. Boil over high heat for about 30 minutes, then simmer over medium heat for about 45 minutes. Add the pig liver and cook until it is well done. Season with salt. Take it once in the morning and once in the evening.
Recipe Two
Ingredients: 25g of Chinese wolfberry, 25g of chrysanthemum, 50g of dendrobium, 150g of pig liver, a suitable amount of chicken breast with bones, 150g of spinach, 1 green onion, 3 slices of ginger, a small amount of ginger shreds, salt, pepper, and sesame oil as seasonings.
Preparation: Cut the pig liver into thin slices and blanch them in boiling water to remove blood. Wash the chicken breast and blanch it. Cut the spinach and green onion into sections. Put the herbs (except Chinese wolfberry) in a gauze bag and put them in a pot with the chicken breast and 5 bowls of water. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, then add the Chinese wolfberry and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the herb bag and reserve the broth. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the pot. When the oil is hot, add the green onion and ginger to stir-fry until fragrant. Add the broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the pig liver, spinach, and ginger shreds and cook until boiled. Before serving, add salt, pepper, and sesame oil for seasoning.
[Benefits]
Chinese wolfberry pig liver soup is rich in nutrients and has outstanding effects on the eyesight and physical recovery. It is easy to make, the ingredients are readily available, and it has a delicious taste and pure texture. It is especially popular in southern China. It is a classic soup recipe and can nourish deficiency, clear heat and dispel wind, nourish blood and improve eyesight, and prevent dark circles caused by liver and kidney deficiency.
Pig Liver
Pig liver has a sweet and bitter taste, a warm nature, and belongs to the liver meridian. It has the effects of nourishing the liver, improving eyesight, and nourishing the blood. When combined with Chinese wolfberry, it can nourish and strengthen the liver. This recipe is suitable for people with weak qi and blood, pale complexion, and iron-deficiency anemia. It is also suitable for people with liver blood deficiency who have blurred vision, night blindness, dry eyes, corneal softening after measles, and internal and external cataracts. In addition, it can be consumed by people who work in front of computers or who like to drink alcohol.
Pig liver is rich in iron and phosphorus, which are essential materials for blood production. Pig liver is rich in protein, lecithin, and trace elements, which are beneficial for the intellectual and physical development of children. Pig liver is rich in vitamin A, and eating pig liver regularly can gradually eliminate eye diseases. Modern medical research has found that pig liver contains various anti-cancer substances, such as vitamin C and selenium. The liver also has strong anti-cancer ability and special substances to combat fatigue. The liver is an organ for storing nutrients and a detoxifying organ. After metabolism by the liver, toxins and detoxification products can be excreted with bile, so the liver itself is non-toxic and can be safely consumed.
Chinese Wolfberry
Chinese wolfberry has been commonly used by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners to treat blurred vision and night blindness caused by liver blood deficiency and kidney yin deficiency. Chinese wolfberry contains beta-carotene, lutein, and other components, which can improve immune function, prevent tumor formation, and prevent atherosclerosis. Chinese medicine believes that Chinese wolfberry has a sweet taste, a neutral nature, and enters the liver and kidney meridians. It has the effects of replenishing qi and strengthening essence, nourishing the liver and kidneys, anti-aging, relieving thirst, and warming the body.
[Precautions]
People with hypertension, coronary heart disease, obesity, and high blood lipid levels should avoid eating pig liver because it has a high cholesterol content. In addition, pig liver with lesions or nodules should not be consumed.
Pig liver should not be eaten with fish, sparrow meat, buckwheat, cauliflower, soybeans, tofu, quail meat, and wild chicken. It should not be eaten with foods rich in vitamin C such as bean sprouts, tomatoes, chili peppers, edamame, and hawthorn. Animal liver should not be eaten with vitamin C, anticoagulant drugs, levodopa, aminopterin, and pyridoxine. "Sui Xi Ju Yin Shi Pu": Pig liver improves eyesight and treats various blood diseases, but it should be avoided by healthy people.
