Herbal Chicken by Vanessa Tay

4 Chicken Thighs / Whole Chicken

Herbs

Handful - Yu Zu
玉竹 Solomon’s Seal Rhizome

8 pcs - Dang Gui
当归 Angelica Sinensis

4 pcs - Dang Shen
党参 Codonopsis Root

8 pcs Bei Qi
北芪 Astragalus Membranaceus

8 pcs - Wai San
淮山 Radix Dioscorea opposita

2 pcs - Chuan Xiong
川芎 rhizome

2 pcs - Gan Cao
甘草 Licorice Root

8 pcs - Hong Zao
红枣 Red Dates

Handful - Gou Qi Zi
枸杞子 Wolfberries

➰ can increase the amount of herbs for greater herbs taste

Marinate Chicken
➰ Marinate for an hr

1 tbsp corn flour or tapioca flour
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tbsp soya sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp Shaoxing Hua Tiao Wine
2-3 dash of pepper

Method

Wash and used hot water rinse the herbs

In a pot, heat up the oil and put in the herbs. Keep stirring to prevent burning as the herbs are dry and do this for about 2 – 3 minutes until the herbs are aromatic.

Add in the 500 ml water, boil for 10mins. Set aside

Get a oval or round bowl to hold the shape. Put the chic on the parchment paper on top the aluminum foil, pour in the boil herbs water + herbs. Fold it up. Make sure no opening

Steam for 2hrs

➰➰ Alternative
divide the herb water to 2 potion
steamed 2 chic tights in a pack

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Herbs Facts

Dang Gui 当归 Angelica Sinensis
🔺a blood tonic, good for those with menstrual problems

Dang Shen 党参 Codonopsis Root
🔺improve one’s “chi” and stamina, good for those always feeling tired

Gou Qi Zi 枸杞子 Wolfberries
🔺high in antioxidants, good for improving eyesight and eyestrain

Gan Cao 甘草 Licorice Root
🔺good in soothing throats and reducing phlegm

Wai San 淮山 Radix Dioscorea opposita
🔺Chinese Yam – good for kidneys and lungs

Bei Qi 北芪 Astragalus Membranaceus
🔺healing and for diabetes
has been asserted to be a tonic that can improve the functioning of the lungs, adrenal glands and the gastrointestinal tract, increase metabolism and sweating, promote healing, and reduce fatigue

Hong Zao 红枣 Red Dates
🔺has a sweet and warm properties. It is use for treating the stomach and spleen

龙眼 dried longans
🔺good for inducing restful sleep, for insomniacs

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