Steamed Herbal Chicken

Steamed Herbal Chicken

Just cooked this for dinner. Simply delicious! And it's simple to prepare too! :)

Hubby gave 2 thumbs up :)

Recipe For Steamed Herbal Chicken

Ingredients:

half a chicken, chopped into pieces

5 slices of dang gui/ chinese angelica root

1 tbsp wolfberries

5 red dates, remove seeds

2 tbsp oystersauce

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp sesame oil

3 tbsp shaoxing wine

Method:

1) Combine all ingredients & marinade for at least 30 mins.

2) Steam at hight heat for 30 mins or until chicken is cooked.

3) Serve immediately.

Functions of the Herbs:

Dang Gui/ Chinese Angelica Root - taste sweet & warm in nature, helps norish & tonify the blood, regulate menstruation, treats pain & soothes the intestines.

NOT recommended for pregnant or lactating women.

Wolfberries - contains iron, calcium & phosphorus. lowers level of blood sugar, improves eyesight, strengthens immune system, anti-aging, norishes the liver & kidney, aids in blodd circulation, balances the blood pressure.

Red Date - sweet & warm, norishes the blood.

Refer to http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/chinese-herbs.html for more information & pics of common herbs used. The link is also included under "Useful Links" on the side bar of my blog.