Red ginseng is a type of traditional Chinese medicine. It is a processed product of ginseng and has the effects of replenishing energy, strengthening the pulse, and nourishing blood. Young roosters are commonly stewed with red ginseng, while old hens are best used to make soup, with a little red ginseng added for nourishment without causing heatiness. Here is a recipe for Red Ginseng Chicken Soup for you!
【Name】
Red Ginseng Chicken Soup
【Ingredients】
Half a chicken, a small piece of red ginseng, salt, a piece of ginger, half a spring onion, 1 tablespoon of white wine
【Instructions】
1. Thaw the chicken and chop it into pieces. Put ginger and spring onion into a pot with enough water and bring to a boil. Add the chicken pieces and blanch them in the boiling water.
2. Add a little peanut oil to the pot and stir-fry the chicken fat until it renders.
3. Add the blanched chicken pieces to the pot and stir-fry over medium heat. Once the water evaporates, add the ginger and spring onion.
4. Pour a spoonful of white wine along the edge of the pot and stir-fry over high heat. Add enough water at once and bring to a boil.
5. Transfer the mixture to a soup pot, add the red ginseng, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 hours.
6. Add salt half an hour before serving, and add goji berries 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with a little cilantro or spring onion after turning off the heat.
【Nutritional Value】
Red ginseng is a processed product of ginseng. In addition to its functions of replenishing energy, nourishing the spleen and lungs, and promoting fluid production and tranquilization, it has a warm nature and is characterized by its strong effectiveness and invigorating properties. It is particularly good at replenishing energy, restoring yang, and nourishing blood.
From a health perspective, red ginseng is an excellent supplement for individuals with deficiency of both qi and blood and yang deficiency. It is suitable for those who often feel cold, have cold hands and feet, dizziness, fatigue, weak limbs, easy fatigue, shortness of breath, stomach coldness, long-term diarrhea, insomnia, and frequent urination. These symptoms can be alleviated by taking red ginseng.
【Precautions】
Red ginseng has an excitatory effect on the nervous system. The therapeutic dose can increase impulse conduction and reflex intensity. When adults take more than 0.3g of ginseng root powder daily for an extended period, it can cause toxic reactions such as insomnia, depression, and weight loss.
When taken in large doses, red ginseng significantly lowers blood sugar levels and inhibits cardiac contractility. Its effects are similar to cardiac glycosides. It can cause a decrease in blood pressure, respiratory paralysis, and skeletal muscle paralysis. Therefore, when taking ginseng, it is important to follow the principles of medication, diagnose the condition, and avoid indiscriminate use.
