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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Black Chicken Stew with Traditional Medicine and Wormwood For 4 people
Black chicken 2 birds (about 800gr) Wormwood 50 gr Carrot 1 piece Lotus seeds 50 gr Traditional medicine for chicken stew 50 gr (jujube/ goji berries/ longan/ Chinese yam/ codonopsis) Common spices A little (salt/ seasoning/ monosodium glutamate/ sugar)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose the right black chicken
- Black chicken is a type of chicken that has skin, meat, and beak all with a distinctive black color. This is a sign to distinguish black chicken from other types of chicken.
- When buying black chicken, choose those that are still alive and healthy, move actively, have smooth feathers, and feel firm when lifted.
- If buying pre-processed chicken, choose pieces of chicken meat that feel elastic and firm when pressed.
- Avoid buying chicken that has a foul smell, soft and mushy meat, or slimy texture, as this indicates the chicken is spoiled and not safe to eat.
How to safely buy traditional medicine
- Traditional medicine for chicken stew is usually pre-packaged and sold at spice shops, markets, supermarkets,… or can be ordered from e-commerce sites.
- When purchasing pre-packaged traditional medicine, it is important to carefully check the origin, expiration date,… to avoid buying low-quality products.
- Additionally, you can visit traditional medicine shops and choose the type of medicine for stewing according to your preference.
How to prepare Chicken stew with traditional medicine and mugwort
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Prepare the ingredients
Black chicken should be cleaned of feathers and entrails, rinsed with water, then rub salt thoroughly on the chicken meat for about 3 minutes, rinse again with water to ensure it is clean, and let it drain.
Peel the carrot, wash it clean, and cut it into round slices about 1/4 finger thick.
Pick the mugwort, removing old and damaged leaves, wash it clean, then cut into pieces about 2 finger lengths.
Lotus seeds should have the hearts removed, rinsed once with water, then soaked in warm water for about 10 minutes, then taken out and drained.
Wash the various traditional medicines and let them drain.
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Cooking Chicken Soup with Chinese Herbal Medicine and Mugwort
Add 2 liters of filtered water into a pot, place it on the stove and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water boils, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and the Chinese herbs, then stir well for about 3 minutes.
Next, add the black chicken, lotus seeds, mugwort, and carrots into the pot, reduce the heat and cook for about 30 minutes. To keep the soup clear, stir it well and skim off the foam while cooking.
Cook until the water in the pot reduces to about 1 liter, then season to taste and turn off the stove to finish.
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Final Product
The black chicken soup with Chinese herbs and mugwort features tender, sweet chicken, and distinct-flavored mugwort, all blended in a clear, aromatic broth.
This dish serves as both a meal and a tonic that is very beneficial for health, especially for those recovering from illness.
Above, TasteVN has guided you to make the dish black chicken stew with herbal medicine and wormwood that is both delicious and nutritious. Wish you success!
