With the change of the 24 solar terms, Fujian medicinal food also nourishes people's taste buds and health with its unique charm, along with the turn of the seasons. Among them, five-finger peach agaricus mushroom chicken soup, as a classic medicinal soup, is deeply loved by diners for its rich nutritional value and profound cultural heritage.
The five-fingered peach, also known as the "five-clawed dragon", is a wild plant that grows in the south. Its leaves resemble the palm of a hand, hence its name. Five-finger peach has the effect of clearing the liver and eyes, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, nourishing qi and nourishing blood, and is often used to regulate the body and enhance the body's immunity. Agaricus is a precious edible mushroom, rich in protein, polysaccharides, vitamins and trace elements, which has the effects of anti-cancer and anti-cancer, improving immunity, and lowering blood sugar.
This five-finger peach agaricus mushroom chicken soup is the perfect combination of the best of these two ingredients. In southern Fujian, people often say that "spring nourishes the liver, summer nourishes the heart, autumn nourishes the lungs, and winter nourishes the kidneys", and this soup conforms to this health concept. In spring, the climate is changeable and it is easy to catch a cold, at this time, drinking five-fingered peach agaricus mushroom chicken soup can enhance the body's immunity and prevent diseases;In the summer, when the weather is hot and people are prone to sweating, drinking this soup at this time can replenish the nutrients and water needed by the body;In autumn, when the climate is dry and easy to hurt the lungs, the five-fingered peach and agaricus mushroom in this soup can moisturize the yin and protect the health of the lungsIn winter, when the climate is cold, people need to nourish the kidneys and yang, and the agaricus mushrooms and chicken in this soup can nourish the kidney yang and improve the body's ability to resist cold.
The process of making this soup is actually not complicated. First, you need to prepare fresh chicken, five-fingered peaches, and agaricus mushrooms. The handling of the chicken is very important and needs to be cleaned and cut into cubes. Five-fingered peach and agaricus mushroom need to be rinsed with water. Next, blanch the chicken in boiling water to remove blood and impurities. Then put the five-fingered peach and agaricus mushroom in a casserole with the chicken, and add an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until the chicken is simmered and the soup becomes fragrant and rich. Finally, add salt to taste and enjoy.
In addition to being nutritious and adapting to the solar terms, this five-fingered peach and agaricus mushroom chicken soup also has a deep historical and cultural heritage. In southern Fujian, people pay great attention to diet and health, they believe that food can not only satisfy the appetite, but also an important means to regulate the body and prolong life. Therefore, the culture of Fujian cuisine and medicinal diet has been inherited and developed. This five-finger peach and agaricus mushroom chicken soup is one of the treasures in the medicinal diet culture of Fujian cuisine, which carries people's pursuit of health and respect for traditional culture.
Nowadays, with the improvement of people's living standards and the enhancement of health awareness, this five-finger peach and agaricus mushroom chicken soup has entered thousands of households. Whether it's for a family gathering or a business dinner, this soup is a beautiful sight to behold on the table. Its delicious taste and nutrition have become a symbol of people's pursuit of healthy life.
To sum up, as a representative dish of Fujian cuisine with 24 solar terms, five-finger peach and agaricus mushroom chicken soup not only has rich nutritional value and health preservation effects in line with the solar terms, but also carries a profound historical and cultural heritage. While tasting this delicacy, we also felt the charm of traditional culture and the unique flavor of Fujian medicinal food.