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Ingredients:
1/2 cup glutinous white rice
about 1/4 cup each: pearly barley, small red beans,
lotus seeds, boiled peanuts
2 TB size piece of Astragalus also called Huang Qi and
Yellow Vetch*
15 or so dried chestnuts
about 15 cups of water
15 or so red dates
pinch of salt
sugar or honey
Directions:
After rinsing/washing and then draining your grains,
add them to a heavy bottomed pot with the water,
bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer and
cover
Stir lightly and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes,
then add the chestnuts and astragalus, stir lightly and
simmer for another 20 minutes
Stir lightly and add the red dates and simmer for 15
minutes and then add the peanuts and sweetener to
taste. When cooking is complete remove the piece of
astragalus before serving.
*known by a variety of names, Astragalus/Huang Qi/Yellow
Vetch has long been used in many cultures as an immune
booster in home cooking and in herbal remedies.
冬季菜谱
Ingredients:
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1/2 minced onion
1 TB minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 small red chili peppers (sometimes called birds eye
peppers)
2 cloves of garlic ‐ minced
2 stalks celery ‐ chopped
3 medium potatoes ‐ cut into 1" cubes
1 cup water or broth
1 head cabbage cut into large wedges
2 carrots cut into 1" pieces
Directions:
In a wok or heavy skillet heat the oil and add the
onion, ginger, salt, black and red pepper, garlic and
heat through, then add the celery and sauté till it
begins to sweat, add the water/broth and potatoes,
cover and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes
Add the cabbage and carrots and cook until tender. .
.add more water or broth if necessary. Stir the
ingredients together thoroughly so that the spices are
distributed evenly. Remove the 2 small chili peppers
and serve.
This is a warming, hearty dish that is not too spicy but
is very flavorful. Winter flavoring should be warming
but not hot and spicy. Please adjust to your taste.
December, 2011 Yang-Sheng (Nurturing Life) 47