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This is a simple but exceptionally nutritious soup suited for both the young and old. This soup is naturally infused with the mild sweetness from the fresh chinese yam and the wolfberries with a hint of yu zhu taste and the unique aroma from the gingko nuts. Nourishing properties aside, the taste of this soup is just heavenly. Nothing beats a bowl of this refreshing homemade soup which is ideal especially during hot and humid summer days.
Chinese Yam With Gingko Soup
Chinese Yam With Gingko Soup 淮山白果汤
This is a simple but exceptionally refreshing soup that everyone loves. Simply boil chinese yam with all other ingredients to make this soup. Very good to serve during hot summer weather.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 300 gram fresh chinese yam (huai shan), peeled, cut into pieces
- 15 gingko nuts, shelled and skinned
- 20 gram yu zhu (solomon's seal rhizome)
- 8 pitted red dates
- 1 chicken whole leg
- 1 tbsp salt, to taste
- 1.5 litre water
Have ready all ingredients to make this soup.
Remove skin from chinese yam and cut into big pieces. This tuber vegetable is loaded with lots of beneficial properties.
Remove the shell from gingko nuts and then boil the nuts in water for 5 minutes. Then remove the skin.
Wash, soak the dried wolfberries in cold water for 5 minutes and drained.
Rinse and drain yu zhu (Solomon Seal Rhizome), a nutritious chinese herb. It is believed to have nourishing effects on our lung and stomach.
Wash and drained well the red dates.
Wash, skinned the chicken whole leg and cut into big pieces.
Blanched in hot water, about 5 minutes to remove impurities.
In a soup pot, first bring some water (1500 ml) to a boil. Then add in the blanched pieces of chicken.- Next add in the rest of the ingredients.
Followed by salt ( to taste ).
Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Then simmer the soup over low heat for about 1 hour. If using a pressure cooker, just pressure cook for 30 minutes.
Adjust salt according to taste. And we're done!
Ladle up and serve the soup hot.
Instructions
Enjoy!
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Notes
When peeling the chinese yam, make sure the peeled chinese yam does not touch your skin or it may cause itch.
Pork ribs may be used instead of chicken.
