Black Chicken Tonic Soup Recipe

Name: Black Chicken Tonic Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken, black; 10 longans, dried (long yan rou); 6 red dates (hong zao); 2 spring onions; 2 celery ribs, Asian; 2 cm gingerroot, sliced thin; 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped; 5 tablespoons rice wine; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 100 ml sesame oil, black; 1 teaspoon salt; 10 g rock sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons pepper

Servings: persons

1 chicken, black
10 longans, dried (long yan rou)
6 red dates (hong zao)
2 spring onions
2 celery ribs, Asian
2 cm gingerroot, sliced thin
1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped
5 tablespoons rice wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
100 ml sesame oil, black
1 teaspoon salt
10 g rock sugar
1 ½ teaspoons pepper

1
Wash and dry the chicken.
2
Mix the marinade ingredients and pour over chicken.
3
Let sit for 30mins.
4
Put a steamer on the stove and bring water to the boil.
5
Place the chicken and marinade into a deep dish and scatter the other ingridents over the chicken.
6
Pour in water making sure the chicken is covered.
7
Cover the dish either with a lid or cling wrap.
8
Place in the steamer and steam for 2 hours.
9
Alternatively you can place all the ingredients into a heavy based pan and slowly bring to the a soft rolling boil.
10
Turn down the heat very low so the soup is not quite simmering and cooking for 1 1/2hours.
11
You may need to check the level of the liquid and if you need to add more water make sure it is boiling water.

412

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, black, 10 longans, dried (long yan rou), 6 red dates (hong zao), 2 spring onions, and more.

Yes, Black Chicken Tonic Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Chicken Tonic Soup

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