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Ingredients /
One free-range chicken (approximately 1500 grams), 30 grams of Dang Shen (Codonopsis), 6 Da Zao (Jujube dates), appropriate amounts of Gou Qi Zi (Goji berries), oil, salt, and chicken powder.
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Preparation
Soak the Dang Shen (Codonopsis) in clean water for 10 minutes. Rub salt and chicken powder evenly inside and outside the whole chicken for 10 minutes to marinate. Stuff the Dang Shen and Da Zao into the chicken’s cavity, then steam in a steamer over high heat for 30 minutes. After steaming, pour out the broth and herbs from the chicken, chop into pieces, and plate. Place some Dang Shen at the bottom, sprinkle the rest on top of the chicken, drizzle with broth, and garnish with Gou Qi Zi (Goji berries) before serving.
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Function /
Strengthens the spleen and benefits Qi, replenishes essence and fills marrow.
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Formula Explanation
The Steamed Chicken with Dang Shen has the functions of strengthening the spleen and benefiting Qi, replenishing essence and filling marrow. In this formula, Dang Shen is sweet and neutral, strengthens the spleen and benefits Qi, and has the effect of nourishing both Qi and blood; Da Zao strengthens the spleen and nourishes blood. It is suitable for those with Qi deficiency, blood deficiency, postpartum weakness, spleen and stomach deficiency, and fatigue.
Source
Practical Chinese Medicine Dietary Recipes
Edited by Jiang Tao
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