Party Ginseng and Astragalus membranaceus are relatively common medicinal materials in Chinese medicine, and they are also well-known in daily life. They are used in traditional Chinese medicine to tonify qi, invigorate the spleen, and improve the body's resistance. Their usage rate is relatively high in Chinese medicine, so they are often used in health care. For example, when cooking chicken soup, the nutrients of Party Ginseng and Astragalus membranaceus can be absorbed by our bodies. Party Ginseng and Astragalus membranaceus stewed chicken soup is generally suitable for weak postpartum women and the elderly. Let's learn how to make Party Ginseng and Astragalus membranaceus stewed chicken soup together.
【Ingredients for Party Ginseng and Astragalus membranaceus Stewed Chicken Soup】
1. Half a old hen
2. 30g Party Ginseng, 30g Astragalus membranaceus, 15g longan meat (or 10 peeled dried longan), 25g red dates
3. Ginger slices, salt to taste
【Steps for Making Party Ginseng and Astragalus membranaceus Stewed Chicken Soup】
1. Prepare the ingredients (Party Ginseng, Astragalus membranaceus, red dates, longan), clean and wash the chicken;
2. Chop the chicken into pieces (if the pot is large enough, you can also put the whole chicken or half chicken in);
3. Put the chicken pieces into a pot of cold water and boil, then remove and rinse clean;
4. Rinse the red dates and longan meat with clean water. Soak the Party Ginseng and Astragalus membranaceus in clean water for 3-5 minutes, then remove and rinse clean;
5. Put all the ingredients into the inner pot of a pressure cooker and add 1.5 liters of water;
6. Select the "Soup" mode. Add salt for seasoning before serving.
【Health Benefits of Party Ginseng and Astragalus membranaceus Stewed Chicken Soup】
Party Ginseng and Astragalus membranaceus stewed chicken soup can tonify qi and blood, invigorate the spleen and nourish the stomach, enhance physical fitness, improve immunity, and have antiviral effects. It is very suitable for consumption during the flu season.
【Precautions】
1. The quality of chicken is very important.
2. As Astragalus membranaceus has a warm nature and can tonify qi and boost yang, it is not suitable for people with yin deficiency and yang excess or excessive heat toxins. Pregnant women should also avoid consumption.
3. If using an ordinary clay pot, more water should be added because some water will evaporate during the stewing process.
