Did you know that a bowl of this nutritious soup is more effective than medicine for cold cough and excessive phlegm? It is called Fuzhu Ginkgo Cane Soup. Ginkgo biloba, also known as duck foot, spirit eye, Buddha's finger orange, silver apricot, and public tree seed, is the seed of the ginkgo tree. Ginkgo nuts are mainly divided into medicinal ginkgo nuts and edible ginkgo nuts. Medicinal ginkgo nuts have a slightly astringent taste, while edible ginkgo nuts have a refreshing taste. The main function of ginkgo nuts is to relieve cough and asthma. They are suitable for conditions with excessive phlegm and coughing. They can be consumed regardless of whether the condition is leaning towards cold or heat. Sugarcane also has the effects of quenching thirst, invigorating the stomach, diuresis, relieving chest tightness, and relieving heat and thirst. When combined, this soup has the functions of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, clearing heat and detoxifying, and relieving cough and transforming phlegm. Let's see how to cook this soup together with the editor!
【Ingredients】
Ginger (4 slices), black-skinned sugarcane (750g), ginkgo nuts (12 pieces), dried tofu skin (100g), coriander (to taste)
【Instructions】
1. Wash the coriander and cut into sections. Soak the dried tofu skin in water and set aside. Slice the ginger and cut the black sugarcane into sections after peeling. Remove the cores from the ginkgo nuts.
2. Put the ginger slices, sugarcane, and ginkgo nuts into a pot with an appropriate amount of water. Cook over low heat for 2 hours. When the ginkgo nuts are fully cooked, add the coriander and dried tofu skin and cook for a while longer.
