Dish Name
Turtle Meat Kidney-Tonic Soup
Features
Enhances physical strength, nourishes essence and blood, strengthens the kidneys.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredient: 1 turtle, approximately 800 grams.
- Supporting Ingredients: 30 grams of Goji berries, 30 grams of Chinese yam, 15 grams of Ligustrum berries, 15 grams of Rehmannia root.
- Seasonings: Cooking wine, salt, scallions, ginger slices, lard, and chicken broth as needed.
Preparation Process
- Clean and slaughter the turtle, remove the internal organs, and place it in hot water to remove the outer membrane. Remove the shell and cut the meat into 5 pieces. Blanch the pieces in boiling water to remove any blood residue, then rinse thoroughly. Wash the Goji berries, Chinese yam, Ligustrum berries, and Rehmannia root to remove impurities.
- In a pot, add chicken broth, turtle pieces, herbs, cooking wine, salt, scallions, and ginger slices. Cook until the turtle meat is tender. Remove the scallions and ginger, then drizzle with lard before serving.
This dish nourishes the liver and kidneys. It is suitable for those experiencing symptoms caused by kidney yin deficiency, such as lower back and knee weakness, nocturnal emission, frequent nighttime urination, and dizziness or blurred vision. Elderly individuals, those recovering from illness or surgery, and anyone feeling weak or fatigued due to physical depletion can benefit from this recipe as an auxiliary food therapy. It can be consumed in a single serving or divided into smaller portions throughout the day.
