Lingzhi can be considered a valuable herb in traditional Chinese medicine. It can be consumed not only as a medicine but also as a seasoning in medicinal cuisine. Compared to the two options, I prefer the second option that not only nourishes the body but also allows me to enjoy delicious food. So how should we eat Lingzhi? What are its effects and benefits? Let's find out together.
How to Eat Lingzhi
1. Lingzhi Beverage
Slice the whole Lingzhi and put it in a pot. Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer on low heat for two hours. Then add some honey to the liquid and consume it directly.
2. Lingzhi Decoction
Slice the Lingzhi and put it in a bowl. Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer. Usually, it needs to be simmered three or four times. Then mix all the decoctions together and consume.
3. Lingzhi Soaked in Liquor
Slice or chop the Lingzhi and soak it in white liquor. Seal it well. After three days, when the color of the liquor changes from white to reddish-brown, it is ready to drink. You can also add some rock sugar or honey according to personal taste.
Benefits of Lingzhi
Medicinal Cuisine
1. Lingzhi Quail Egg Soup
Ingredients: Quail eggs, Lingzhi, red dates.
Method: Wash the Lingzhi and slice it into thin pieces. Remove the cores of the red dates and wash them. Boil the quail eggs in water and remove the shells. Put all the prepared ingredients into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer on low heat until the Lingzhi flavors the soup. Add some white sugar before removing from the heat.
Effects: It has a strong blood-nourishing effect. Drinking it regularly can effectively reduce wrinkles and delay aging in women.
Ingredients: Lingzhi, pig trotters, cooking wine, salt, green onions, ginger, and lard.
Method: Remove the hair from the pig trotters and wash them. Blanch them in boiling water, then remove and wash away the excess water. Wash the Lingzhi and slice it. In a clean pot, add lard and heat it. Add the prepared green onions and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the pig trotters, cooking wine, salt, Lingzhi, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low heat until the trotters are tender. Remove from heat and serve.
Effects: This recipe has a strong lung and kidney nourishing effect, and it can also calm the mind and nourish the brain. It is a good choice for patients with qi and blood deficiency, physical weakness, poor appetite, and decreased memory.
3. Lingzhi Lotus Seed Clear Chicken Soup
Ingredients: Lingzhi, lotus seeds, dried tangerine peel, chicken.
Method: Wash the Lingzhi, lotus seeds, and dried tangerine peel. Remove the feathers from the chicken and wash it. Put all the ingredients into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer on low heat until the chicken is tender. Remove from heat.
Effects: This recipe is good for spleen-strengthening, appetizing, and promoting overall health. It is suitable for women after childbirth or patients with qi and blood deficiency.
