Stewed Silky Fowl With American Ginseng / Fresh Crab Meat Winter Melon Soup Recipe
Make Stewed Silky Fowl With American Ginseng / Fresh Crab Meat Winter Melon Soup Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Protein, Ginseng & Aromatics
Seafood & Winter Melon
Seasonings and Finish
Method
Preparation
Rinse the silky fowl under cold water. Remove any giblets and excess fat. Pat dry with paper towels.
Carefully remove the fowl, rinse briefly, and set aside. Discard the blanching water.
Ginseng Broth
Rinse the dried American ginseng slices. Place the fowl back into a clean pot and add 2000 ml water or light chicken stock.
Add ginseng slices and simmer gently for 60-90 minutes to extract flavor and nutrients.
Optionally add Shaoxing wine during simmering.
Winter Melon and Crab
Meanwhile, peel and cube the winter melon into bite-sized pieces.
After broth has developed flavor, add the winter melon cubes. Simmer 10-12 minutes until translucent and tender.
Gently fold in the fresh crab meat. Stir just to combine and heat through, about 3-5 minutes.
Finish and Serve
Season the soup with salt and white pepper to taste. Drizzle sesame oil and, if using, Shaoxing wine.