Effects of Fish Maw Stewed with American Ginseng

Fish maw stewed with American ginseng is a well-known tonic that can replenish blood and qi, regulate nerves, and relieve menstrual disorders in many people. The method of use is very simple. First, soak the fish maw in warm water for about 30 minutes, wait until the surface is softened and becomes gelatinous before taking it out. It also needs to be washed and soaked in water in advance, and then cut.

Introduction to Chicken Stewed with American Ginseng and Fish Maw : This soup is called "Qi Replenishing and Menstruation Regulating Soup". Ingredients: 5-10g sliced ​​American ginseng, 15-20g fish maw, 1 chicken wing

Method 1. Soak the fish maw in warm water for 15-30 minutes, and then wash and cut into slices or strips after the surface softens;

2. Wash the chicken wings and remove any excess hair;

3. Put all the ingredients into a stew pot, add appropriate amount of boiling water (for one person), and stew for 2 hours. If you are using old chicken wings, stew for 3-4 hours.

Method: 1. Slice and wash the American ginseng; blanch the lean meat with boiling water, put it into a stewing pot together with ginger, add 1 liter of warm water (about 4 bowls), cover and stew for 2 hours. Add appropriate amount of salt when drinking.

Method 1) Remove the head and internal organs of the turtle, cut into four large pieces, wash and set aside.

2) Pour water into a soup pot and bring it to a boil over high heat, then pour in rice wine. Put the turtle pieces and shells into the boiling water and blanch them for 2 minutes. Then remove them and tear off the transparent hard skin on the inside of the turtle shell.

3) Wash the American ginseng and red dates with clean water and set aside.

4) Pour 1500ml of water into the casserole, bring to a boil over high heat, add the turtle and cook for 2 minutes. If there is any foam, skim it off, then add the American ginseng, red dates and ginger slices, cover with a lid, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.

5) Before serving, add salt to taste.

A little tip is that when you buy soft-shelled turtles, it is more convenient to ask the merchant to slaughter and clean them for you, and then take them home to make soup.

American ginseng can be purchased at Chinese medicine stores or on the nutritional supplement shelves of supermarkets. However, the American ginseng used for making soup does not need to be of as high quality as the one used for daily oral administration or drinking as tea. A cheaper one will do.

This soup can replenish qi and nourish yin. It is suitable for people with weak constitution and malnutrition. It can be used to improve physical fitness and for health care of the general population.

Soft-shelled turtle is delicious and nutritious. It contains protein, fat, calcium, iron, gelatin and various vitamins. It is a rare tonic.

Although soft-shelled turtle is good, it should not be eaten for a long time or frequently, especially for those who have poor appetite, indigestion, enteritis and diarrhea. Pregnant women or postpartum women with coldness and weakness should use it with caution.

The size of a live turtle is between 400 and 800 grams. The cooking time can be shortened or extended according to the actual size.

American ginseng, also known as American ginseng, has the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, clearing away heat and relieving restlessness, nourishing the stomach and producing body fluid. It is usually used for symptoms such as lung deficiency and long-term cough, dry mouth and throat, restlessness and insomnia, fatigue of the limbs, shortness of breath due to blood loss, etc.

The American ginseng purchased comes in slices or short root form. The root form should be cut into thin slices before making soup, so that its nutrients and medicinal effects can be easily released.