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

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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.

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Black Chicken Tonic Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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