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Ji Tang (鸡汤): Classic Chinese Chicken Soup
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Ji Tang (鸡汤): Classic Chinese Chicken Soup
Laura Chen
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15 Minuten
120 Minuten
250
Chinese
Soup
Ji Tang is a traditional Chinese chicken soup that many families cook when someone needs building up. It is a common home remedy for colds: a fragrant broth with chicken, ginger and scallions. The soup is light but full of flavor, good for cold days or whenever you want a restoring meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 liters (8 cups) water
- 2 scallions (green onions), sliced into rings, plus extra to garnish
- 3 slices of ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot and add the chicken.
- Skim off the foam, then add the scallions, ginger and garlic.
- Simmer the soup over low heat for about 2 hours.
- Season with salt, pepper and soy sauce.
- Scatter scallions over the soup and serve hot.
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