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Introduction
Tim ayam obat is a traditional Chinese soup that is believed to have healing properties. This soup is made by simmering chicken with various herbs and spices. In this article, we will show you how to make tim ayam obat in a simple and easy way.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (cleaned and cut into pieces)
- 10 cups of water
- 10 cloves of garlic (crushed)
- 1 ginger (thumb-sized, sliced)
- 2 tablespoons of goji berries
- 2 teaspoons of dried red dates
- 1 tablespoon of wolfberries
- 1 tablespoon of dang shen
- 1 tablespoon of huai shan
- 1 tablespoon of yu zhu
- 1 tablespoon of bei qi
- 1 tablespoon of fu ling
- 1 tablespoon of gan cao
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1. In a pot, add the water and chicken pieces. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
2. Add in the garlic, ginger, goji berries, dried red dates, wolfberries, dang shen, huai shan, yu zhu, bei qi, fu ling, and gan cao. Let it simmer for 2-3 hours.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking Tips
- If you want a clearer soup, you can skim the foam off the top of the pot while it is simmering.
- For a richer flavor, you can add in some Chinese ham or dried scallops.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of herbs and spices to your liking.
Conclusion
Making tim ayam obat may seem intimidating, but it is actually quite simple. This soup is not only delicious but also believed to have medicinal properties. Give it a try and let us know how it turns out!
LSI Keywords:
Traditional Chinese soup, Healing properties, Herbs and spices, Medicinal properties, Chinese ham.
NLP Keywords:
Chicken soup, Healthy recipe, Immune system, Traditional medicine, Natural healing.