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Codonopsis and astragalus qi-tonic soup with lean pork

黨參北芪紅棗瘦肉湯
replenishes qistrengthens the spleennourishes bloodWinterAll year slow-boiled · 2 hours A$11–15

“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

Ingredients

百子櫃Codonopsis root40 g (1 tael)
百子櫃Astragalus root20 g
百子櫃Dried Chinese yam· dried40 g (1 tael)
百子櫃Red jujube date· pitted8
百子櫃Dried longan flesh12 g
街市Lean pork300 g

Method

  1. Rinse the 黨參, 北芪, dried 淮山 and 圓肉, and pit the red dates.
  2. Cut the lean pork into large pieces, blanch it (汆水, a quick boil to clear the scum) and set it aside.
  3. Put everything in the pot with 2.5 litres of water and bring to the boil over high heat.
  4. Turn down to low heat and simmer for 2 hours, then season with salt.

Who it suits

  • people low in qi who tire easily
  • people who catch colds easily
  • a sallow complexion

Who should take care

  • not while you have a cold with fever
  • people with a hot, dry constitution should be careful
  • people with gout or high uric acid should drink only a little long-simmered meat soup

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人參石斛燉瘦肉
replenishes qinourishes yinmoistens the lungsAll year
百子櫃Korean red ginseng· 8 g百子櫃Dendrobium stem· 12 g街市Lean pork· 300 g百子櫃Candied honey date· 4街市Fresh ginger· 4 slices

“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

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冬蟲夏草燉雞
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百子櫃Cordyceps· 3 to 5 pieces, about 2 to 3 g街市Fresh chicken (whole or half)· half街市Lean pork· 100 g街市Fresh ginger· 2 slices

“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

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“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

Lo Fo Tong is cultural food-heritage reference, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, unwell or on medication, talk to your doctor or registered practitioner before changing what is in the pot.