In the busy city life, a bowl of hot duck soup can not only dispel the cold of winter, but also bring rich nutrients to the body. As one of the traditional Chinese delicacies, duck soup is deeply loved by people for its unique taste and nourishing effect. So, how to stew duck soup to be delicious and nutritious? Next, I will give you a detailed introduction to how to stew duck soup.
1. Material selection and preparation
To make a delicious pot of duck soup, you must first choose the right ingredients. Choose an old duck with firm flesh, thin skin and fine bones, preferably an old duck that has grown for more than a year, so that the soup stewed by this old duck is more delicious. In addition, it is also necessary to prepare some auxiliary materials, such as wolfberry, red dates, angelica, ginger slices, green onions, etc., which can not only increase the taste of the soup, but also have the effect of nourishing and maintaining health.
Before stewing, the duck needs to be cleaned to remove the internal organs and impurities, and then the duck is chopped into medium-sized pieces. Excipients also need to be cleaned in advance and set aside.
Second, the stewing process
1. Blanching treatment
Blanch the chopped duck pieces in boiling water to remove the blood and smell. When blanching, add an appropriate amount of cooking wine and ginger slices for better results. After blanching, remove the duck pieces and drain the water and set aside.
2. Saucepan selection and heat control
Use a casserole or ceramic pot to stew duck soup to better preserve the original flavor of the ingredients. Put the blanched duck pieces into a saucepan, add an appropriate amount of water, and the amount of water should be just over the duck pieces. Then, place the saucepan on the fire, first bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a low heat and simmer slowly.
3. Add excipients
When the soup is boiling, add the cleaned trimmings to the saucepan. Auxiliary materials such as wolfberry, red dates, and angelica can increase the nutritional value of the soup and enhance the taste. Ginger slices and green onions have the effect of removing the smell and increasing the flavor. After adding all the trimmings, continue to simmer slowly over low heat.
4. Adjust the simmering time and heat
The simmering time of duck soup is generally about 2-3 hours, and the specific time can be adjusted according to the quality of the duck's meat and the size of the fire. During the stewing process, it is necessary to constantly observe the heat and keep it simmering slowly to avoid over-simmering and causing the soup to taste bitter. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to skimming off the foam of the noodle soup in time to keep the soup clear.
5. Season and remove from the pan
When the duck is stewed until the meat is soft and the soup is rich, it can be seasoned. According to personal taste, salt and monosodium glutamate can be added in moderation for seasoning. After seasoning, continue to simmer for a while to allow the seasoning to fully incorporate into the soup. Finally, take out the stewed duck soup and garnish with chopped green onions or coriander.
3. Nutrition and efficacy
Old duck soup is not only delicious, but also rich in nutritional value. The duck is rich in protein, fat, vitamins and minerals and other nutrients, which have the effects of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, nourishing qi and nourishing blood, clearing heat and detoxifying. Auxiliary materials such as wolfberry, red dates, and angelica have the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, nourishing blood and soothing the nerves, and beautifying the skin. Therefore, drinking duck soup regularly can not only satisfy the taste buds, but also bring many benefits to the body.
4. Tips
1. When making duck soup, you can add some cooking wine or rice wine in moderation to remove the fishy smell and enhance the taste of the soup.
2. When stewing duck soup, you can add some side dishes according to your personal taste, such as winter melon, bamboo shoots, etc., which can increase the taste and nutritional value of the soup.
3. It is very important to control the heat when stewing duck soup, and it is necessary to keep it on low heat to avoid over-simmering and causing the soup to taste bitter.
4. The stewed duck soup can be seasoned according to personal taste, but it should not be too salty or too greasy.
Through the above introduction, I believe you have mastered the skills and methods of stewing duck soup. On a cold winter day, you might as well stew a pot of hot duck soup for yourself and your family, so that your body can be nourished and nourished while enjoying the delicious taste.