Chinese Herbal Recipes - Codonopsis Sparerib Soup
Chinese Herbal Recipes - Codonopsis Sparerib Soup. Codonopsis Root (dang shen) is known to inhibit fatigue, promote blood cell formation and tonify the spleen, stomach and lungs. Glehnia Root (sha shen) is used for nourishing the lungs and clearing the body heat, while Solomon's Seal (yu zhu) is used for healing bruises and stomach disorders. Together, these herbs help to improve the overall body functions, speed up the recovery from internal injuries, or cough and cold due to accumulated body heat. However, those who have not fully recovered from these illnesses should avoid drinking this soup.
Chinese Herbal Recipes - Codonopsis Sparerib Soup Ingredient:
3 litres (12 cups) water
20 gm Codonopsis Root (dang shen), rinsed
20 gm Solomon's Seal (yu zhu), rinsed
20 gm Glehnia Root (sha shen), rinsed
15 gm (½ cup) dried lily bulb (bai he), rinsed
1 slice dried tangerine peel, soaked in water until soft
300 gm lotus roots, peeled and thickly sliced
500 gm spareribs, rinsed and scalded with boiling water
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Chinese Herbal Recipes - Codonopsis Sparerib Soup Method:
Bring the water to a boil in a stockpot. Add all the ingredients, except the salt, and cook over high heat for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 2 hours. Season with the salt and remove from the heat. Ladle the hot soup to individual serving bowls and serve immediately.