Winter Melon and Job's Tears Chicken Soup
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This Winter Melon and Job's Tears Chicken Soup combines refreshing winter melon with de-humidifying Job's tears, paired with tender Wenchang chicken. The addition of dried radish adds a subtle sweetness to the clear, cooling broth, making it perfect for consumption during the hot summer months.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Place the chicken in cold water with salt, blanch over low heat to remove blood and impurities, then remove and set aside. → Peel and remove seeds from the winter melon, cut into large chunks. Crush the ginger. Wash Job's tears in salt water, then stir-fry in a dry pan with a little water until fragrant. → Add water to a soup pot, then add the sautéed Job's tears, chicken, winter melon, ginger, and dried radish. Bring to a boil over high heat. → Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. → Finally, season with salt and mirin, sprinkle in the goji berries, and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes to finish.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Place the chicken in cold water with salt, blanch over low heat to remove blood and impurities, then remove and set aside. → Peel and remove seeds from the winter melon, cut into large chunks. Crush the ginger. Wash Job's tears in salt water, then stir-fry in a dry pan with a little water until fragrant. → Add water to a soup pot, then add the sautéed Job's tears, chicken, winter melon, ginger, and dried radish. Bring to a boil over high heat. → Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. → Finally, season with salt and mirin, sprinkle in the goji berries, and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes to finish.
Introduction
This Winter Melon and Job's Tears Chicken Soup combines refreshing winter melon with de-humidifying Job's tears, paired with tender Wenchang chicken. The addition of dried radish adds a subtle sweetness to the clear, cooling broth, making it perfect for consumption during the hot summer months.
Step 1
Add a teaspoon of salt to a pot of cold water, add the chopped Wenchang chicken, and blanch over low heat to remove blood and impurities.
Step 2
Peel the winter melon, cut into quarters, use an angled knife to remove the inner pith and seeds, then cut into large chunks and set aside.
Step 3
Use the flat side of a knife to crush the old ginger.
Step 4
Remove the blanched chicken from the center of the boiling water to a plate; there is no need to rinse it with water.
Step 5
Rub and wash the Job's tears in salt water 2-3 times, then rinse twice with fresh water and drain.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
🔥 When blanching chicken, it must be placed in cold water and kept over low heat throughout the process; this allows impurities to be thoroughly released without making the meat tough.
🍳 Always retrieve the blanched chicken from the center of the boiling water to avoid sticking to surface scum, which eliminates the need to rinse it again.
💡 Washing Job's tears with salt water effectively removes impurities and earthiness; adding a small amount of water while stir-frying in a dry pan helps them soften faster during simmering and enhances the aroma.
✨ Adding a small amount of dried radish (preserved radish/cai pu) for simmering is the secret key to a sweet broth and added depth of flavor.
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