Chinese Yam – Chinese Pearl Barley Soup

Description

Chinese pearl barley is used in traditional Chinese medicine to help flush out toxins while Chinese yam help fight fatigue. Along with other ingredients this recipe is also great for reducing dampness.

SERVINGS

2-3

Time

2.5 hours

Ingredients

  • 30g Chinese dried yam
  • 15g Fu Ling
  • 20g Chinese pearl barley (job’s tears)
  • 30g Bian Dou (Lentils)
  • 15g Bai Zhu
  • 4 pc honeyed dates
  • ½ lb lean meat

Directions

  1. Place Fu Ling, pearl barley, Bian Dou (Lentils), Bai Shu and honeyed dates in water and soak for 15 minutes. Soak Chinese yam in a separate bowl for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse.
  2. Blanch the lean meat on high heat for about 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse the pork.
  3. Add all ingredients into the pot and boil on high heat for 10 minutes. Lower it to medium heat and simmer for 2 hours. Add salt to taste.
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