Cordyceps flower chicken soup with goji and red dates

Ingredientsone pot, serves 4

Method

1. Rinse the 蟲草花, goji berries and red dates, and pit the red dates.
2. Skin the dressed chicken and chop it into pieces, then blanch it (汆水, a quick boil to clear the scum) and set 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 1.5 to 2 hours, then season with salt.

Who it suits

• people who tire easily
• people who feel low in resistance

Who should take care

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

From the same family

Double-boiled lean pork with ginseng and dendrobiumDouble-boiled chicken with cordycepsDouble-boiled teal with cordyceps

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.