Winter Superfood: Savory Chicken with Sagittaria sagittifolia
In winter, eating ten pounds of beef and mutton is not as beneficial as consuming one or two Sagittaria sagittifolia. It supports spleen health, eliminates fat, moisturizes the lungs, and boosts immunity.
In winter, eating ten pounds of beef and mutton is not as beneficial as consuming one or two Sagittaria sagittifolia. It supports spleen health, eliminates fat, moisturizes the lungs, and boosts immunity.
Better for nourishment than taro and aids digestion better than sweet potatoes! Currently flooding the market, it is a common choice for the middle-aged and elderly. One, it promotes blood circulation and bowel movement; two, it lowers blood pressure and cholesterol; three, it moistens the lungs and relieves coughs!
Early winter not only brings pleasant scenery but also offers various cost-free wild flavors, whether it’s wild vegetables from the field or fresh vegetable foods. People’s three daily meals were once inseparable from meat, but now, three daily meals for many people can’t do without vegetarian options. Especially in early winter, wild vegetables have gradually become an indispensable delicacy on our tables. Despite appearing as ordinary wild vegetables, their value is quite high. A plate of common wild vegetables in a restaurant can cost several dozen dollars.
Speaking of wild vegetables, there’s another food item that is currently flooding the market in winter. It is highly nutritious, often overlooked, and surpasses taro in nourishing qualities and sweet potatoes in aiding digestion. It’s called “Sagittaria sagittifolia.” Winter Sagittaria sagittifolia is the most delicious, and it is currently in season. It has a relatively long market season, and it not only has rich nutrition but also has very high medicinal value.
The nutrients it contains, once absorbed by the body, offer significant benefits such as heat-clearing, blood-stopping, lung-moistening, cough-relieving, blood pressure reduction, and cholesterol reduction. Especially for seniors, consuming it regularly can strengthen the body. Today, I’ll share the recipe for stewed chicken with Sagittaria sagittifolia, which is delicious and flavorful. Let’s see how it’s made!
Stewed Chicken with Sagittaria sagittifolia – The ingredients you’ll need are: an adequate amount of Sagittaria sagittifolia, chicken pieces, green onions, ginger, salt, cooking oil, rock sugar, MSG, and soy sauce.
Procedure:
- Buy some fresh Sagittaria sagittifolia from the supermarket. Sagittaria sagittifolia has a crisp texture and remains refreshing no matter how it’s stewed or cooked, which might be why it’s so well-loved. Wash the Sagittaria sagittifolia in clean water, peel off the skin, and cut it into small pieces. Prepare an adequate amount of chicken pieces; make sure to rinse away the blood.
- Chicken pieces don’t need to be blanched; just ensure they are thoroughly rinsed to remove any fishy smell. In a non-stick pan, pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil and add 8 pieces of rock sugar (white sugar works too).
Over medium heat, stir continuously with a spatula to rapidly melt the sugar. Start by adding the chicken pieces, stir-frying until they’re browned. Finally, add green onions and ginger to stir-fry until fragrant. Then, add a small amount of soy sauce for color, 2 spoons of MSG, and a moderate amount of cooking wine to remove any fishy smell. Continue stir-frying.
- Once the chicken pieces are fully browned, pour in a bowl of hot water. Then, add the cut Sagittaria sagittifolia to the pot. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to simmer for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes of simmering, add a small amount of salt. Be cautious with the salt; too much can be detrimental. Simmer on high heat for an additional 5 minutes until the soup in the pot thickens. Finally, turn off the heat.
This stewed chicken will be tender, flavorful, not at all tough or fishy. The Sagittaria sagittifolia is crisp and delicious, making it a delightful meal for the whole family. It’s much tastier than stewed chicken with potatoes.
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