Braised yellow chicken with potatoes and mushrooms

Overview

The protein of shiitake mushrooms contains 18 kinds of amino acids. Shiitake mushrooms account for 7 of the 8 kinds of amino acids necessary for the human body. Shiitake mushrooms also contain a large amount of glutamic acid, various sugars, etc., and these are important substances that constitute the inherent fragrance and flavor of the nutritional value of shiitake mushrooms. Therefore, nutritionists claim that the nutritional value of shiitake mushrooms is four times that of beef, and they call shiitake mushrooms the pinnacle of plant foods. The protein in potatoes is better than soybeans and is closest to animal protein. Potatoes are also rich in lysine and tryptophan, which are unmatched by ordinary grains. Potatoes are also rich in potassium, zinc, and iron. The potassium contained in it can prevent the rupture of cerebral blood vessels. It contains 10 times more protein and vitamin C than apples, and its vitamin B1, B2, iron and phosphorus contents are also much higher than those of apples. From a nutritional point of view, its nutritional value is equivalent to 3.5 times that of apples. 2. It is good for weight loss. Compared with rice, potatoes produce lower calories and only contain 0.1% fat. If you take it as a staple food and insist on eating only potatoes for one meal every day, it will be very effective in losing excess fat. 3. To prevent stroke, eating an average of five to six potatoes per week can reduce the risk of stroke by 40% without any side effects. 4. Harmonize the stomach and strengthen the spleen. Potatoes can harmonize the stomach, regulate the body, strengthen the spleen, and replenish qi. They also have therapeutic effects on gastric ulcers, habitual constipation, hot coughs, and skin eczema. The cellulose contained in potatoes is delicate and has no irritating effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa. It can relieve pain or reduce gastric acid secretion. Regular consumption of potatoes has become an auxiliary therapy for the prevention and treatment of gastric cancer. Chicken contains high protein content, many types of amino acids, and high digestibility. It is easily absorbed and utilized by the human body and has the effect of enhancing physical strength and strengthening the body. Chicken contains phospholipids, which play an important role in human growth and development. It is one of the important sources of fat and phospholipids in the Chinese dietary structure. Chicken has a good therapeutic effect on malnutrition, chills, fatigue, irregular menstruation, anemia, weakness and other diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that chicken has the effects of warming the body and replenishing qi, replenishing deficiency and replenishing essence, strengthening the spleen and stomach, activating blood vessels, and strengthening muscles and bones. Therefore, the dish of braised chicken with mushrooms is really good! However, when purchasing shiitake mushrooms, I would like to remind you that the first-grade shiitake mushrooms are yellowish brown or dark brown, have a slight frost on the surface, are large and even in size, have a round body, short and thick handles, tight and fine white pleats, thick, dry flesh, rich aroma, no burnt smell, and few debris.

Tags

• hot dishes
• cinnamon
• cooking wine
• dried shiitake mushrooms
• five-petal pepper
• garlic
• green onions
• little yellow chicken
• old soy sauce
• potatoes
• rice vinegar
• white sugar
• carrot
• ginger

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Prepare appropriate amounts of aniseed, cinnamon, dried chili peppers, garlic, onions, and ginger.

   

2. 2 Prepare one three-yellow chicken and 3-5 taels of dried shiitake mushrooms. Wash the shiitake mushrooms and soak them in warm water.

   

3. 3 carrots and 4 potatoes, washed and peeled.

   

4. 4 Cut carrots and potatoes into hob cubes.

   

5. 5 Cut the small yellow chicken into small pieces, add an appropriate amount of hot water to the pot, and put the chicken pieces into the pot.

   

6. 6 Stir in water until foaming and there are no blood streaks in the chicken pieces. Remove and drain.

   

7. 7 Heat oil in a pan, put the cooked chicken pieces into the pan and fry for a while.

   

8. 8 Stir-fry evenly, then add the prepared aniseed ingredients and continue to stir-fry.

   

9. 9 Add an appropriate amount of cooking wine or white wine (to remove the fishy smell), then add an appropriate amount of dark soy sauce, a small spoonful of rice vinegar, and 2 small spoons of white sugar (to enhance the freshness) and stir-fry evenly.

   

10. 10 Put hot water into the pot to cover the chicken pieces, then put the dried mushrooms in, pour the water for soaking the mushrooms into the pot, cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes.

    

11. 11 After 30 minutes, open the lid of the pot, add potatoes and carrots, add an appropriate amount of salt and chicken essence to taste, cover the pot again and simmer for 25 minutes.

    

12. 12 Finally, turn on high heat for 5 minutes to remove the soup.