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Lotus and Ginseng with Black-Boned Chicken Soup

Lotus & Ginseng with Black-boned Chicken Soup

Ingredients (serves ten)

10g	American Ginseng
15g	Cistanche Root
20g	Chinese Yam
20g	Lotus Seeds
15g	Chinese Wolfberry
1	Black-boned Chicken (skinned)
25g	Dried Scallop
2 slices	Fresh Ginger
2 strips	Green Onions(sliced thinly)
1 tablespoon	Ginger Liquer
A little	White Pepper Powder

Directions

1. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and scald them with hot water.

2. Cook the lotus seed for 15 minutes.

3. Place all the ingredients into a double boiler; add water until it covers all the ingredients. Double boil for 1 ½ hour.

4. Add salt to taste.

Comments

• In TCM, the Kidneys are responsible for normal growth, especially in the early years. This recipe influences the reproductive system by improving hormonal functions.

• This recipe looks black when it is done. Recipes that influence the sexual functions are popularly called black recipes. Hence this recipe is useful for weak sexual drive (for both men & women) and can be used to improve fertility and encourage normal growth in children.

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