Chinese Yam Soup <br> 山藥湯 <br/>
- hokahoka
- May 15, 2017
- 1 min read

EFFICACY
Stimulates appetites
Eliminates fatigue
Strengthen immune system
Regains body strength
INGREDIENTS (4 SERVINGS)
Water ... 2.5 liters
Pork meat bones ... about 300 grams
Chinese Yam ... about 200 grams
Dried scallops ... 2
Pitted red dates ... 10 Goji berries ... 1 Tbsp
Garlic ... 2 to 3 cloves
Salt for seasoning ... 1 Tsp
Pork meat bones: Blanch for 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly to get rid of extra blood & unpleasant smell.

Chinese yam: peel and cut into small chunks.

Dried scallops: soak in water for about 5 min & rinse clean.

Pitted red dates: cleanse thoroughly and remove pits.

Goji berries: rinse clean.

Garlic cloves: rinse clean.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In 2.5 liters boiling water, place in all ingredients, except Goji berries and Chinese yam chunks. Bring back to a boil for 5 min and simmer over low heat for 1.5 hours.
2. After 1.5 hours, add in Goji berries and Chinese yam chunks, bring back to a boil & let soup simmer over low heat for another 45 min.
3. After 45 min, season soup with 1 Tsp of salt (or appropriate amount) for the right saltiness.
4. Stir well and soup is done.
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