Stewed pigeon soup is a classic delicacy in Chinese food culture. To make a pot of fragrant and nutritious pigeon soup, there are three "to-put" and three "don't" secrets. Next, I will reveal these secrets for you to easily master the art of stewing pigeon soup.
Three "to put":
1.*Put wolfberry**: As a traditional Chinese medicine, wolfberry has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, brightening the eyes and nourishing blood. Adding goji berries to the pigeon soup can not only increase the taste of the soup, but also make it more nutritious and beneficial for health.
2.*Enlarged Jujube**: Jujube is rich in vitamin C and minerals, which help improve immunity. Adding a few jujubes to the pigeon soup will not only enhance the sweetness of the soup, but also help to enhance the tonic effect.
3.*Release ginger**: Ginger has the effect of warding away cold and warming the stomach, which helps to dissolve the cold in pigeon meat. Adding an appropriate amount of ginger to the pigeon soup can neutralize the coldness of the ingredients and make the soup more moist and tasty.
Three "don't let go":
1.*Do not put cooking wine**: Although cooking wine can remove the smell and increase the flavor, it is also volatile. If cooking wine is added to the pigeon soup stew, the alcohol will evaporate with the steam, causing the soup to become impure in taste. Therefore, in order to maintain the original flavor of the pigeon soup, it is best not to put cooking wine.
2.*No MSG or Essence of Chicken**: The main ingredient of MSG and Essence of Chicken is monosodium glutamate, although it can improve the umami of the soup, excessive intake will increase the burden on the kidneys. The pigeon itself is rich in umami, so there is no need to add additional MSG or chicken essence.
3.*Don't put star anise and pepper**: Although star anise and Sichuan pepper can increase the aroma and taste of food, too much will mask the taste of the ingredients themselves. When stewing pigeon soup, we pay more attention to the original flavor of the pigeon meat and herbs, so it is best not to put star anise and Sichuan peppercorns.
Once you've mastered the above three "do" and three "don't" tips, you'll be able to easily stew a pot of fragrant and nutritious pigeon soup. Whether you're enjoying it for yourself or entertaining friends and family, this pot of loving pigeon soup will win you a lot of appreciation and praise.