Slow-Simmered Chicken Soup with Goji Berries, Red Dates and Shiitake

What you need

• 1.2 kg (2 2/3 lb) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, skin on
• 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 30 min
• 8 dried red dates, rinsed and slit open
• 4 slices fresh ginger, thick
• 2 tbsp dried goji berries, rinsed
• 2 l (8 cups) water
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, to taste

Method

Restated from the original video

1. 1

   Soak the shiitake in warm water until soft, about 30 min. Squeeze them dry, trim off the stems and keep the soaking water.

2. 2

   Put the chicken pieces in a large pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Boil for 3 min, skimming off the grey foam.

4. 4

   Drain the chicken and rinse the pieces under running water to remove scum. Wash the pot.

5. 5

   Return the chicken to the clean pot with the ginger, red dates and shiitake.

6. 6

   Add the 2 l of fresh water and pour in the soaking water, leaving the last gritty spoonful behind.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, skim again, then cover and reduce to the lowest heat so the surface only trembles.

8. 8

   Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

9. 9

   Add the goji berries and simmer for 30 min more, until the chicken is falling-tender and a thigh reads 74 °C (165 °F).

10. 10

    Season with the salt. Taste and add a little more if needed.

11. 11

    Ladle into bowls with a piece of chicken, mushrooms, dates and berries in each. Serve hot.

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