Cordyceps Flower Old Hen Soup
In our lives, chicken soup has always been a symbol of love and nutrition. Feeling tired from studying? A bowl of chicken soup can replenish your energy. Exhausted from work? Take a few sips of chicken soup, and you will feel rejuvenated. Drinking chicken soup not only soothes the body, but also heals the soul.
Why not try a nourishing and invigorating soup made from caterpillar fungus flower and old hen? It is fresh and delicate, with a pure color, and faintly exudes the fragrance of caterpillar fungus flower. The slow cooking extracts all the nutritional components of the hen, take a sip, it is full of surprising ultimate freshness.
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If you're looking for a tasty and healthy chicken soup recipe,don't be afraid to try making it at home because you'll be amazed that it tastes much better than store-bought.Before we start cooking,let's learn some tips for making chicken soup.
1.What is Cordyceps Flower?
Cordyceps flower is a part of the Chinese medicinal series,with a mild nature and a unique aroma.It is rich in proteins,amino acids,and various trace elements.When cooked with chicken to make a soup,the flavor is incredibly delicious,suitable for people of all ages.
2.Why choose old hen?
Old hens,due to their longer growth period,contain more umami substances than younger chickens.This is the primary reason why soup made from them tastes more delicious.In addition,old hens have a higher fat content,which enriches the flavor of the soup.
3.Why is braising directly and blanching before braising not the best choice?
①Cooking directly:Chicken may be contaminated with certain bacteria,blood,and impurities during growth and slaughter.Direct cooking may cause these impurities to seep into the soup,affecting its taste and nutritional value.
②Blanching before cooking:Although blanching can remove some blood and impurities,excessive blanching may result in the loss of the chicken's nutritional components,while also making the chicken overly loose,affecting the final taste.
4.How to make the chicken soup rich?
①The cooking time should be at least one hour:Only with enough time can the protein and other nutrients in the chicken be released,making the soup more flavorful.
②For a clear soup,stew it;for a thick soup,boil it:If you want a refreshing soup,keep it simmering on low heat.If you prefer a thicker broth,you can first boil it on high heat,then switch to slow simmering on low heat.
③Don't add cold water halfway through:When making chicken soup,you must add enough water at once.Adding water midway will definitely affect the taste and quality of the soup.If you need to add water halfway because you didn't add enough at the beginning,please add boiling water,never cold water.
5.When is the right time to put salt when simmering chicken soup?
Add salt to your chicken soup five minutes before it's done cooking.This is because if you add the salt too early,it can cause the proteins in the chicken to become solid and not seep out.As a result,the chicken might turn tough,negatively affecting the texture.Moreover,the soup may not be as savory as it should be.
6.How to store and freeze chicken stock?
Before refrigerating or freezing,allow the chicken soup to cool completely.Once it's ready,pour it into a glass jar for refrigeration.If you need to freeze it,remove the excess fat on the surface of the soup,then pour it into a plastic container with a sealed lid,leaving at least one inch of space at the top to prevent it from bursting during freezing.
Refrigerator can be stored for about 3-4 days;if frozen,it can be stored for at least 3 months..
I'm sure that with these tips,you'll be able to recreate a delicious soup made with Cordyceps flower and old hen.Feel free to adjust the amount of ingredients to suit your personal taste.Now,let's get started and cook together!
INGREDIENTS
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- Half of a mature hen (If using a whole hen, you can increase the amount of other ingredients)
ACCESSORIES
- 1.06oz (30g) Cordyceps flowers
- 12 jujube
- 20 goji berries
SEASONINGS
- 4 slices of fresh ginger
- 0.5 tablespoon of salt
- 2 stalks of green onion
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Prepare your ingredients. Cut the mature hen into large pieces and wash thoroughly.
Tips:
① To prevent excess fat, try to remove the fatty parts of the chicken as much as possible.
② Discard unnecessary parts of the chicken, including red offal such as the liver, lungs, and heart. Clip off the nails on the chicken's feet; remove the beak area located between the upper part of the mouth and eyes, as well as the chicken's rear end.
③ Thoroughly clean the mature hen, making sure to remove blood and impurities, resulting in a clearer soup.
STEP 2
Slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. Clean the cordyceps flowers, jujube, and goji berries thoroughly and set them aside for later use.
Tips:
Dried cordyceps flowers should generally be soaked in water for about half an hour. Be careful not to soak them too long, as it may affect their quality.
STEP 3
Add enough cold water into the pot to cover the old hen, add ginger, then turn on high heat.
Tips:
Try to add enough water all at once, to prevent adding water halfway through which could affect the flavor of the soup; if you must add water, please use hot water.
STEP 4
Bring it to a boil over high heat. After the water boils, use a spoon to skim off the froth from the soup surface, then cover the pot and simmer over low heat.
STEP 5
Simmer over low heat for about 1.5 hours. Uncover and add Cordyceps flower and jujube, then continue to stew for 30 minutes. 5 minutes before removing from the heat, add goji berries and salt. Stir lightly and pour into soup bowls. Sprinkle some scallions on top and it's ready to serve.
Tips:
① Don't add the Cordyceps flowers too early to the pot. If you do it too soon, they will lose some of their nutritional value and benefits.
② It's best to add the salt and goji berries just before you're ready to serve the dish. Otherwise, the goji berries could become mushy and the texture of the chicken might be tough.
③ If you don't have chopped green onions, you can choose not to sprinkle them.
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