Compared to regular chicken, black chicken has higher nutritional value and is commonly used for nourishing the body and treating fatigue. It is one of the main ingredients in the famous women's health supplement "Black Chicken White Phoenix Pill". So how can black chicken be cooked to maximize its nutritional benefits?
[Medicinal Cuisine Name]
Braised Black Chicken with Turtle Skirt
[Main Ingredients]
Dried turtle skirt 200g, black chicken 1000g.
[Ingredients]
Soaked wood ear mushrooms 50g, shredded ham 5g.
Seasonings: cooking wine, monosodium glutamate, salt, pepper powder, scallion, ginger slices, water starch, sugar, soy sauce, chicken oil, vegetable oil, chicken broth, all to taste.
[Preparation]
(1) After soaking the turtle skirt, rinse and remove. Heat the pot, add vegetable oil, stir-fry ginger and scallion until fragrant, add cooking wine, and then add water. Bring to a boil, add the turtle skirt to the pot and simmer until tender. Remove, drain the water, cut into strips, and soak in water. Slaughter the black chicken, remove feathers and internal organs, wash, then put it in a clay pot, add scallion, ginger, cooking wine, salt, monosodium glutamate, and chicken broth. Steam for 1.5 hours, remove and let it cool, then remove the chicken and shred the meat, strain the original soup.
(2) Add the shredded wood ear mushrooms, turtle skirt, and chicken to the pot, along with the original soup, monosodium glutamate, salt, pepper powder, sugar, and soy sauce. When the soup turns golden, thicken with water starch, add chicken oil, remove from heat, and serve in a bowl. Sprinkle with shredded ham.
Effect: Nourishes and strengthens the body. Suitable for people with depleted yang energy, excessive internal heat, insufficient liver and kidney function, and women with irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and blood stasis.
[Nutritional Value of Black Chicken]
1. Protein and Amino Acids
Black chicken contains a large amount of protein and more than 10 types of amino acids, with a total content 10% higher than that of regular chicken. It is rich in essential amino acids such as lysine, methionine, and histidine. Regular consumption can effectively regulate physiological functions and improve immune system.
2. Vitamins
Black chicken contains various essential vitamins for the human body, including large amounts of vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin E, which can enhance the immune system.
3. Trace Elements
Black chicken contains melanin, hydrochloric acid, iron, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, selenium, and other trace elements.
4. Fatty Acids
Black chicken also contains DHA and EPA, which are omega-3 series polyunsaturated fatty acids. DHA and EPA are important nutrients that the human body cannot synthesize but are essential.
5. High Protein Content
Black chicken has low cholesterol and fat content, making it a nourishing food with high protein and low cholesterol.
