Ingredients:
- Rice: 100 grams
- Pear Flesh: 500 grams
- Tianmen Dong (Asparagus Root): 50 grams
- Fresh Ginseng: 15 grams
- Cast Iron Pot
- Wood Fire Stove
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pot:
- Place the cast iron pot on the wood fire stove and add approximately 1.5 kilograms (3 pounds) of water to the pot.
- Cooking the Base:
- Add the Job’s Tears to the pot and start cooking over a wood fire.
- While the Job’s Tears are cooking, prepare the pear flesh and Tianmen Dong.
- Once the Job’s Tears have started to cook, add the prepared pear flesh and Tianmen Dong to the pot.
- Continue to cook for 30 minutes on a steady wood fire.
- Straining the Broth:
- After 30 minutes, strain the mixture to remove the solid ingredients, leaving only the broth in the pot.
- Adding Ginseng:
- Wash the fresh ginseng thoroughly, chop it finely, and add it to the strained broth.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes over the wood fire.
- Finalizing the Soup:
- Reduce the soup to about 350 grams of liquid.
- Serve the soup in bowls.
- Consuming:
- Consume the ginseng along with the soup.
Important Note:
- This ginseng recipe should only be consumed before 12 PM, ideally as part of breakfast before 9 AM.Consuming it later can cause overheating and may be harmful to your health.
This traditional ginseng soup combines the benefits of various herbs and fruits, providing a nourishing and restorative meal that supports overall health. Enjoy this dish as part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
