Lotus Seeds & Longan Black Chicken Soup 乌鸡桂圆莲子汤－温中健胃，补心长智，养血安神

This black chicken soup is especially good for those who always stay up late or children who don't sleep well at night. It helps to improve blood cells regeneration and promote Qi flow in the body. 

The method that I'm sharing here is pressure cooker method. If you do not have a pressure cooker, just boil and simmer for 2 hours in a conventional pot. If cooking in a slow cooker or double boil, cook for 4 hours. 


Ingredients:

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(A)

1 Black Chicken (skinless) 

20pcs Lotus Seeds 

1 slice Ginger

5 Seedless Red Dates

800ml Hot Water or until 1/3 full, just enough to cover all the ingredients)

(B)

20g Dried Longan 

10g Wolfberries 

 Salt (add to taste, optional)


Method:

1. Wash the chicken, immerse in hot boiling water for 5 minutes. Discard the water.

2. Put all ingredients (A) in the pressure cooker. I am using 4.5L WMF Perfect Pro pressure cooker.

3. Close with the cover and set the knob to 1.

4. Use medium heat until the cooking indicator rises to the 1st orange ring.

5. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for 30 minutes.

6. When the cooking is over, turn off the heat. Wait till the indicator (orange ring) go down or turn the knob to lock/unlock to release pressure. When there's no more pressure, open the cover.

7. Add (B) and some salt to taste. Repeat step 3 to 5, cook for 15 minutes. Continue with step 6.

8. Serve warm.

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