Lotus seed tastes sweet and neutral in nature. It eases the spirit, strengthen the kidneys, maintains energy, tonifies the spleen and relieves diarrhea. Traditionally, lotus seeds were used to treat people with sleeping disorders such as insomnia. They are also known to be effective in alleviating restlessness. This is due to the natural sedative and calming effects of the seeds.
Black bone chicken replenishes blood and nourishes yin.
Ingredients : (single portion)
1 pc Black Chicken Whole Leg
4 pcs Red Dates (pitted)
4 pcs Tong Sum (1 inch length)
5 pcs Dried Longan
10 pcs Dried Lotus Seed
10 pcs Wolfberries
1 tbsp Yuk Chuk
350ml Boiled Water
Salt to taste (optional)
Step by Step:
1. Rinse chicken and all other ingredients.
2. Put all the ingredients in the double boiler.
3. Add in hot water.
4. Double boiled for 2.5 hrs.
5. Add salt to taste. This is optional as the soup already taste sweet from the red dates & dried longan.
6. Serve hot.
Happy Cooking..