Ginger chicken soup - chicken stew for new mothers

This ginger chicken soup is a staple in a new mother's diet in the first month after birth because ginger is considered a warm ingredient good for those who are susceptible to cold.

It is a fairly thick soup resembling a chicken stew.

Ginger is a warming food and is considered good for new mothers who are deemed to be susceptible to cold. Ginger, sesame seed oil & chicken is a common trio in chinese cooking especially for new mothers.

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Ingredients
1/2 free range chicken
20g old ginger
150ml black sesame seed oil
100ml rice wine
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp sugar

Directions

1. Wash and clean the chicken, cut into smaller pieces
2. Wash and cut the ginger into thin slices
3. Using a low heat, heat up the sesame seed oil in a wok or a deep frying pan
4. Add the old ginger slices to the oil and fry lightly
5. Add the chicken pieces and fry on high heat for about 1 minute to brown the chicken
6. Add the rice wine
7. When the chicken and wine comes to a boil, add the salt and sugar
8. Add water if the mixture seems dry
9. Bring back to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes
10. Remove and serve

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