Steamed Herbal Chicken

Steamed Herbal Chicken

This herbal chicken is simple to prepare and very aromatic when cooked. Wolf berry is good for the eye-sight and angelica root is good for stomach disorders. It is a dish for everyone to enjoy.

Ingredients:

2 pieces chicken thigh

1 tbsp wolf berries
a few pieces angelica root (dong quai)

1 small piece ginger

3 cloves garlic

1/2 tsp white pepper

2 tbsp light soy sauce

1/2 cup water

Garnishing:

1 stalk spring onions

Method:

1. Wash and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces

2. Wash and slice ginger and into thin strips

3. Slice garlic into thin slices.

4. Put all the ingredients into an aluminium tin foil.

4. Wrap the tin foil and steam for 30 minutes.

5.Garnish the steamed chicken with spring onions. Serve hot with rice.

Note:

Put the ingredients on the shiny side of the aluminium. The shiny side is not toxic.

Herbal Tea Egg

Herbal Tea Egg

Herbal Tea Egg is a traditional dish. It is known for its nutritious and health tonic properties.

Ingredients:

1 tsp white pepper

3 star anise

1 cinnamon

1 tsp aniseed

1 tbsp Chinese tea

1 tsp 5 spice

1 tbsp thick soy sauce

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tsp salt

Method:

1. Boil 2 litres of water to 1 tbsp of Chinese tea. Let it simmer for 20 minutes. Strain the tea leaves and put aside.

2. Boil eggs until cooked. Set aside to cool. Remove the shells.

3. Pour the prepared Chinese tea in a slow cooker or pot and boil with all the other ingredients.

4. When the tea boils, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an hour.

5. Serve it hot together with some of the tea in a bowl.

Note: Nowadays you can get herbal tea eggs spices in conveniently packed, simple to prepare sachets from Chinese medicine shops.