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Ingredients
- 1 pkt dry mixed Chinese herbs - (4 ounce)
- 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or possibly thighs cut into 1" chunks
- 1/4 lb boneless lean pork cut into 1" chunks
- 6 x dry black mushrooms
- 6 x dry longans
- 1/2 ounce Smithfield ham thinly sliced
- 4 c. water
Directions
- Rinse the herbs well in hot water; drain. Place the chicken and pork in a medium pan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Drain. Wash the mushrooms and cut off the stems. Place the herbs, chicken, pork, mushrooms, longans, and ham in a Yunnan pot, 7 inches in diameter, or possibly a 2-qt casserole. Add in the water and cover the pot.
- Place a steaming rack in a wok. Pour in water to just below the level of the rack and bring it to a boil. Set the pot on the rack. Cover and steam for 3 hrs, adding additional water as necessary. Strain the broth and serve warm.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
- Tip: Pkgs. of mixed dry herbs, that include various leaves, barks, and roots, are sold in Chinese herbal shops, and sometimes in larger Chinese groceries with herbal counters. Just ask for herbs for making chicken soup. Longans are a dry fruit related to lychees, also sold in well-stocked Chinese groceries.
- Comments: This Chinese elixir of life is traditionally cooked in a Yunnan pot. Like an angel food cake pan or possibly Mongolian warm pot, the Yunnan pot has a chimney coming up through the middle, that helps the heat (in this case from steam) circulate around the food more efficiently. You can also make the soup in a casserole set inside a larger steaming pot.
- Some Chinese people consider this soup a tonic, and drink only the strained broth; but I see no reason not to eat the delicious meat as well.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 217g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 60 | |
| Calories from Fat 18 | 30% |
| Total Fat 2.0g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.85g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium 185mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 0.83g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.29g | 0% |
| Protein 9.46g | 15% |
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