"Benefits of Ginseng"Ginseng is believed to improve blood flow, improve memory and improve thinking. The Chinese believe that if you drink ginseng tea on a regular basis, it can make you more alert , improve blood circulation and increase energy.
Besides the above, it will reduce stress so will help in relaxation and to improve sleep. The benefits are endless, so, what more can we ask for, a simple soup to cure all - how we wish!!!!!!!
Fresh ginseng is available in the Korean Stores
Ingredients:
1 cornish hen or small chicken is fine
3-4 roots of ginseng(small) or 1 large root
4-5 chestnuts
6-7 red dates
1/3 cup sweet rice, washed and drained
8 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 inch piece ginger, peeled
salt and pepper
Method:
Clean the chicken inside and out , Trim any visible fat as much as possible.
Wash rice, ginseng, chestnut and red dates.
Stuff inside the chicken with rice and seal.
In pressure cooker, add in chiicken, ginsengs, red dates, chestnuts, garlics and ginger.
Pour water to cover the chicken and close the lid of pressure cooker.
Turn on heat and bring on to high pressure.
As soon as high pressure is achieved, turn down the heat. Cook for 1/2 hour or longer.
Release pressure before opening lid.
Skim out the fat on top using the gravy separator.
Serve with salt and pepper.
Serves
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