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Remove the skin from 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks and cut slits in the middle of each drumstick to help release blood during blanching and enhance flavor during boiling.
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Be careful with your fingers when cutting the chicken to avoid knife or scissors cuts.
Wear heat-resistant gloves and watch out for steam when handling boiling water and hot pots.
Bring water to a boil in a pot, add ginger slices, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, and 4 oz dry fish maw. Place a steamer rack on top to prevent floating, cook on high until boiling, then turn to medium heat and blanch for 10 minutes. Remove and soak in cold water.
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Use tongs to gently place the fish maw into the boiling water, otherwise splashing hot water will burn your skin.
Raw chicken carries bacteria; wash hands thoroughly after handling to avoid cross-contamination.
Using the same pot of water, skim off impurities, add the prepared 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks, cook on high until boiling, skim impurities again, turn to medium heat, blanch for 3 mins, then rinse with clean water.
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Gently place the chicken into the pot using tongs to prevent hot water from splashing.
Pit 10 red dates. Place 0.75 oz codonpsis in a container, add water to cover, microwave for 2 mins (30 secs more if thick), soak in hot water for 3 mins to soften, scrub clean with a toothbrush, and cut into small pieces.
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Codonpsis must be thoroughly cleaned of sand, otherwise, the soup will have grit.
Bring 4.5L of water to a boil in a large pot, add all ingredients except goji berries (fish maw, chicken, lily bulb, astragalus, yam, polygonatum, red dates, codonpsis). Cover, bring to a boil on high, turn to medium for 15 mins to release herbal flavors, then turn to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour 45 mins.
local_fire_departmentHigh to boil, medium 15 mins, then medium-low 1 hour 45 minsWatch out
Control the heat properly as there is a lot of water
otherwise, the soup may boil over
After the soup is done, add 0.75 oz goji berries, cover and cook for another 1 minute, then add an appropriate amount of salt to season and mix well before serving.
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Do not add goji berries too early, or they will become mushy and lose nutrients.
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