Tonifies Yuan Qi .
Tonifies Spleen Qi and harmonizes the Stomach.
Tonifies Lung Qi and strengthens the Wei (defensive) Qi.
INGREDIENTS
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1 whole chicken
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20 g (0.71 oz) ginseng (red) or American ginseng
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20 pieces jujube (red)
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30 g (1.1 oz) lycium
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salt, to taste
Makes 4 servings
PREPARATION
Remove giblets from cavity of
chicken. Wash the chicken thoroughly.
Place 10g ginseng, 10 pieces jujube, and 10g lycium inside the
chicken.
COOKING
Place the chicken (breast-side up) in a stock pot.
Add 1000cc of water, 10g ginseng, 10 pieces jujube and 20g lycium
to the stock pot.
Cover the lid and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium
heat.
Simmer for 30 minutes or until
the chicken softens. Season with salt to taste. Serve
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