A hearty healing dish that strengthens weakness due to Illness or Surgery. I recommend that the ingredients below should be fresh and organic is possible. “When you buy products from organic farmers your purchase is like a donation to a healthier world!”.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 (2cm) piece Fresh Ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 roasting Chicken, skinned and cut up OR 2Kilos skinless legs and/or breasts
- 2 medium sized Green Onions, chopped into (1.5 CM) pieces, roots and tough tips discarded
- 3-4 tbsp Rice Wine or Dry Sherry
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Goji Berries
- 350ml Water or Vegetable Stock
- 1 tsp Dark Sesame Oil
Directions:
- Heat oil in a pan and then add garlic and ginger and cook until garlic is golden (approx. 5 mins)
- Place chicken, garlic, ginger, green onions, wine, soy sauce, goji berries and water in a pot
- Bring mixture to a boil and cover and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 30
- minutes or until the chicken is cooked through
- Sprinkle the sesame oil on top as a finishing touch
- Serve in a bowl with some of the broth or on top of rice with the broth as gravy
Actions/Indications/Functions. This dish Warms the Stomach, while Tonifies Qi. It Nourishes Blood. A wonderfully nourishing dish that Strengthens Liver and Kidneys
James O'Sullivan - that's me, a people friendly practitioner and lecturer of Integrated Medicine, serving my patients, my students and the public with the positive benefits of both Conventional Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's a wonderful life
Disclaimer: This article is not intended to diagnose or assess. The information provided is not to be considered a substitute for consultation with a qualified health care practitioner.