What medicinal materials are used in medicinal pigeon

Pigeons belong to a category of family members, and they can also be eaten. Medicinal pigeon is a very good tonic, especially for people with bad bones. Pigeon can supplement vitamins and proteins in the body. Because pigeon meat is relatively tender and has less fiber, it will not bring too many impurities into the body. Medicinal pigeon requires longan, star anise, poria, ginger, ginseng and other medicinal materials. Let’s learn how to stew pigeon with medicinal food.

Cantonese people love to eat pigeons, saying that "one pigeon is better than nine chickens". They pursue tender and delicate pigeons, which are called "baby pigeons". They are very particular about it. It has to grow for thirteen and a half days from hatching to be a real baby pigeon. Only then will it have small bones and tender meat, and be high in protein and low in fat. At the same time, compared with chicken, fish, beef and mutton, pigeon meat contains more vitamins and trace elements for blood production, and has a good blood tonic effect. The soup made with Chinese medicinal herbs such as longan meat, wolfberry, angelica, codonopsis, red dates and baby pigeon is sweet and delicious. It is a healthy soup during the cold winter and damp spring, especially suitable for women and middle-aged and elderly people.

Materials

20 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 5 grams of Angelica sinensis, 5 red dates, 2 baby pigeons, 100 grams of lean pork, and 4 slices of ginger.

Preparation method

Wash everything. Soak the herbs for a while, remove the pits from the red dates, slaughter and clean the baby pigeon, and cut the lean pork into pieces. First put the herbs, lean meat and ginger into a clay pot, add 2000 ml (about 8 bowls) of water, boil over high heat, then simmer for about 1 hour on low heat, add the pigeon and cook until just cooked, then add salt. For 3~4 people.

Nutritional Value

Blood nourishment and health care

Cantonese people love to eat pigeons, saying that "one pigeon is better than nine chickens". They pursue tender and delicate pigeons, which are called "baby pigeons". They are very particular about it. It has to grow for thirteen and a half days from hatching to be a real baby pigeon. Only then will it have small bones and tender meat, and be high in protein and low in fat. At the same time, compared with chicken, fish, beef and mutton, pigeon meat contains more vitamins and trace elements for blood production, and has a good blood tonic effect. The soup made with Chinese medicinal herbs such as longan meat, wolfberry, angelica, codonopsis, red dates and baby pigeon is sweet and delicious. It is a healthy soup during the cold winter and damp spring, especially suitable for women and middle-aged and elderly people.