Kidney-tonifying and aphrodisiac medicinal diets: Cordyceps-infused whole duck and Dragon Son Chicken, etc.

Cordyceps Duck

[Ingredients]10g Cordyceps, 1 old male duck, 15g Shaoxing wine, 5g ginger, 10g scallion whites, 3g white pepper powder, 3g salt

[Production]

1. After slaughtering the duck, remove all feathers and entrails, chop off the feet and claws, rinse thoroughly, blanch briefly in boiling water, then remove and rinse with cold water. Wash the cordyceps with warm water to remove dirt and sand, and wash and slice the ginger and scallions.

2. Split the cleaned duck head along the neck, insert 8-10 cordyceps into the duck head, and tie it tightly with cotton thread. Put the remaining cordyceps, along with scallions and ginger, into the duck's cavity and place it in a basin. Add clear broth, salt, pepper, and Shaoxing wine to taste, seal the basin tightly with damp cotton paper, and steam for about 1.5 hours until the duck is cooked.

3. After steaming, remove the cotton paper, discard the ginger and scallions, and add MSG.

[Functions] This product has the effect of gently tonifying the lungs and kidneys and relieving asthma and cough.

[Indications]Coughing and wheezing due to deficiency of both lung and kidney, spontaneous sweating, impotence, seminal emission, and weakness after illness. It can also increase nutrition and provide adjunctive treatment for patients with fatigue and poor appetite.

Dragon Chicken

[Ingredients](7 servings) 10g sea bream, 1 young rooster, 15g shrimp, 20g Shaoxing wine, 3g salt, 3g MSG, 25g scallion segments, 15g ginger segments, 50g cornstarch, 500g clear broth.

[Preparation Method]

1. After slaughtering the chicken, remove the feathers, wash it, chop off the claws, open the abdomen to remove the entrails, wash it again, put it in a pot of boiling water, blanch it briefly, then chop it into small rectangular pieces and put them into 7 bowls (about 125 grams per bowl).

2. Rinse the sea bream and shrimp in warm water, soak for 10 minutes, and place them on top of the chicken. Add scallion segments, ginger slices, half of the seasonings (omit the MSG for now), and an appropriate amount of clear broth. Steam until tender.

3. After the chicken is taken out of the coop, remove the scallion segments and ginger pieces, place the chicken in a bowl, pour the original broth into a ladle, add the remaining seasonings, bring to a boil and skim off the foam, thicken the sauce with cornstarch, and pour it over the chicken.

[Function] This product has the effect of tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang.

[Indications]Impotence, premature ejaculation, frequent urination.

Ginseng and Deer Tail Soup

[Ingredients]3g ginseng, 3g dried tangerine peel, 1 deer tail, 1 hen, 50g lean ham, 50g lean pork, 50g soaked mushrooms, 1000g superior stock, 30g Shaoxing wine, 6g salt, 3g sugar, 50g scallions, 20g ginger, 300g secondary stock.

[Preparation Method]

1. Soak the deer tail in boiling water for a short time, then rinse it clean. Blanch it in boiling water for 10 minutes, then remove it to remove the hair. If it is not easy to remove the hair, you can blanch it again until it is completely removed.

2. Heat oil in a pot until it reaches 80% of its maximum temperature. Sauté ginger and scallions until fragrant, then add Shaoxing wine and water. Add the deer tail and simmer for 10 minutes, then remove it. In the same pot, heat oil again and sauté ginger and scallions. Add Shaoxing wine, dried tangerine peel, and the deer tail. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove the ginger and scallions. Simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes, then remove the deer tail.

3. After cleaning the whole chicken, chop off the claws, cut it in half, blanch it in boiling water, remove it, and remove the large bones. Cut the lean meat and ham into 3 pieces each. Blanch the lean meat briefly in boiling water, remove it, wash it, and put it in a bowl with the ham, mushrooms, and chicken.

4. Wash the ginseng and steam it until soft. Cut it into thin slices and put it in a bowl with the dried tangerine peel. Then cut the deer tail in half and place it on both sides of the chicken.

5. Pour the broth into a pot, add white sugar, bring to a boil, then pour into a bowl. Cover and seal with damp paper towels. Steam for 1.5 hours. Remove from the steamer, open and add a small amount of salt to taste.

[Functions]Ginseng can replenish the Qi of the lungs and kidneys, while deer tail can strengthen the Yang of the kidneys. When combined with other nourishing ingredients, it can replenish vital energy, warm the waist and knees, and benefit kidney essence.

[Indications]Kidney deficiency causing lower back pain, impotence, seminal emission, dizziness, and tinnitus.

Red goji berries, black ginseng, and pigeon eggs

[Ingredients](Large portion) 15g wolfberries, 2g black ginseng, 12g pigeon eggs, 5g salt, 30g Shaoxing wine, 3g pepper powder, 1g MSG, 15g soy sauce, 100g lard, 500g peanut oil (75g actually used), appropriate amounts of chicken broth, regular broth, ginger, starch, and scallions.

[Preparation Method]

1. Clean and wash the goji berries and set aside.

2. Soak the sea cucumber in a bowl of cold water until it expands. Remove the inner membrane, blanch it twice in regular broth, rinse it clean, and use the tip of a knife to make diamond-shaped cuts on the abdominal wall, being careful not to cut all the way through. Wash and crush the ginger and scallions, and set aside.

3. Simmer the pigeon eggs over low heat until cooked through. Remove them and place them in cold water. Peel each egg and place them in a bowl. Separately, heat peanut oil in a wok until boiling. Coat the pigeon eggs with dry starch and fry them in the oil until golden brown.

4. Heat a wok and add 50g of lard. When the oil is about 80% hot, add scallions and ginger and stir-fry. Then pour in chicken broth and cook for two or three minutes. Remove the ginger and scallions. Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, and sea cucumber. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam. Simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. Add pigeon eggs and goji berries and simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove the sea cucumber and place it on a plate (back side up). Arrange the pigeon eggs around it. Add MSG to the sauce and thicken with cornstarch slurry. Drizzle with 50g of rendered lard. Finally, pour the sauce over the sea cucumber and pigeon eggs.

[Functions] Goji berries, sea cucumber, and pigeon eggs can all nourish the kidneys and replenish essence. When cooked, adding rich chicken broth further nourishes both qi and blood, enhancing nutritional value. The combination of these four ingredients works synergistically to nourish yin and kidneys, replenish essence and improve eyesight, and promote overall health.

[Indications]Impotence and seminal emission due to kidney deficiency, soreness and weakness of the lower back, frequent urination and tinnitus, dizziness, blurred vision, decreased vision and memory loss due to deficiency of liver and kidney essence, as well as physical weakness or post-illness weakness.

Goji Berry Shredded Pork

[Ingredients](Large portion) 100g wolfberries, 500g lean pork, 100g cooked green bamboo shoots, 100g lard, 12g salt, 6g white sugar, 3g MSG, 3g Shaoxing wine, 15g sesame oil, 10g cornstarch, 10g soy sauce.

[Preparation Method]

1. Wash the goji berries and set aside.

2. Wash the lean pork, remove the tendons and membranes, and cut it into 6 cm long strips; cut the cooked bamboo shoots into thin strips of the same length.

3. Heat a wok and coat it with oil. Add 100g of lard, then add the shredded pork and bamboo shoots and stir-fry until cooked through. Add Shaoxing wine, sugar, soy sauce, salt, and MSG, and stir well. Add goji berries and toss a few times. Drizzle with sesame oil and stir well before serving.

[Functions] The main ingredient, lean pork, nourishes yin and replenishes blood, while the main ingredient, wolfberry, nourishes the liver and kidneys, and promotes anti-aging and longevity. When used together, the food and medicine replenish yin and blood, improve eyesight, and strengthen the body.

[Indications]For general weakness and fatigue, dizziness due to blood deficiency, palpitations, impotence due to kidney deficiency, and lower back pain; this formula can also strengthen the body and promote longevity. It can be used as a dietary supplement for patients with weakness, anemia, low libido, neurasthenia, and diabetes.

Eucommia ulmoides kidney

[Ingredients](Large portion) 12g Eucommia ulmoides, 250g pork kidney, 25g Shaoxing wine, 50g scallions, 1g MSG, 40g soy sauce, 2g vinegar, 20g cornstarch, 10g garlic, 10g ginger, 5g salt, 3g white sugar, 1g Sichuan peppercorns, 100g mixed oil.

[Preparation Method]

1. Boil Eucommia bark in water to make about 50 grams of concentrated juice (add starch, Shaoxing wine, MSG, soy sauce, salt, and white sugar, thicken and divide into 3 portions for later use).

2. Cut the pork kidneys in half lengthwise, remove the fibrous membrane, and cut them into kidney flowers; wash the ginger and scallions to remove any dirt and sand, cut the ginger into small slices, and cut the scallions into sections about 2 cm long.

3. Heat a wok over high heat, pour in the mixed oil until it reaches 80% of its maximum temperature, add Sichuan peppercorns, then add the pork kidneys, scallions, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry quickly until the ingredients are separated. Then pour in another portion of the thickening sauce and vinegar along the edge of the wok, stir-fry evenly, and remove from heat.

[Functions] This formula uses Eucommia ulmoides to tonify the liver and kidneys, strengthen muscles and bones, and lower blood pressure. The staple food, pork kidney, is rich in nutrients, regulates kidney qi, clears the bladder, and can also guide the medicine to the kidneys. The combination of medicine and food works together to tonify the kidneys and strengthen bones.

[Indications]Kidney deficiency causing lower back pain, weak legs, impotence, seminal emission, dizziness, frequent urination, and increased nocturia. This formula can be used as a dietary supplement for patients with nephritis, hypertension, and low libido. Even healthy individuals can consume it to strengthen muscles and bones.

Goji Berry and Peach Kernel Chicken Stir-fry

[Ingredients](Large portion) 150g walnuts, 90g goji berries, 600g tender chicken, 3 eggs, 20g salt, 2g MSG, 20g white sugar, 4g pepper powder, 150g chicken broth, 20g sesame oil, 15g cornstarch, 20g Shaoxing wine, 200g lard, 20g each of scallions, ginger, and garlic.

[Preparation Method]

1. Select and wash the goji berries, soak the walnut kernels in boiling water, remove the skin, and set aside.

2. Cut the chicken into 1 cm cubes and make a sauce with salt, MSG, sugar, pepper, chicken broth, sesame oil, and cornstarch.

3. Fry the peeled walnuts in warm oil until cooked through, then add goji berries and remove from heat and drain the oil.

4. Heat the wok and add lard. When the oil is about 50% hot, add the diced chicken and stir-fry quickly until cooked through. Drain the oil using a slotted spoon. Put the wok back on the heat, add 50g of hot oil, and sauté the ginger, scallions, and garlic slices briefly. Then add the diced chicken, pour in the sauce and stir-fry quickly. Finally, add the walnuts and goji berries and stir-fry until well combined.

[Functions] Goji berries benefit essence and improve eyesight, while walnuts nourish the lungs and kidneys; both can resist aging and promote longevity. The main ingredient, tender chicken, is rich in nutrients and replenishes qi and blood. The combination of medicine and food works synergistically to tonify the kidneys and strengthen yang, replenish qi and blood, and improve eyesight and overall health.

[Indications]Impotence due to kidney yang deficiency, frequent urination, cough and asthma due to lung and kidney deficiency, dizziness and constipation due to insufficient essence and blood, as well as fatigue, weakness, and pale complexion due to physical weakness. This formula can be used as a dietary supplement for patients with low sexual function, chronic bronchitis in the elderly, constipation in the elderly, anemia, and malnutrition.

Walnuts and Chives

[Ingredients]60g walnut kernels, 250g white chives, 30g sesame oil, 1.5g salt.

[Preparation Method]

1. Blanch the walnuts in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then remove them, peel off the skin, rinse them clean, drain the water, and put them in a bowl. After cleaning and trimming the chives, cut them into 3 cm long sections and set aside.

2. Heat a wok over medium heat, add sesame oil, and when the oil is about 60% hot, add the walnuts and stir-fry until they turn yellow. Then add the chives and stir-fry until cooked. Before serving, sprinkle with salt, stir well, and plate.

[Functions] Leeks are pungent and warm, which can warm the kidney yang, strengthen the kidney qi, and promote blood circulation; walnut kernels are sweet and slightly warm, which can help the kidney yin and nourish the lung yin. When used together, the two nourish yin and strengthen yang, and the yin and yang complement each other, which can be described as a perfect combination.

[Indications]Impotence due to kidney yang deficiency, fatigue, cold pain in the lower back and knees, seminal emission due to kidney qi deficiency, and frequent urination. It can also be consumed by patients with constipation.

Shrimp and chive stir-fry

[Ingredients]30g shrimp, 250g chives, 1 egg, salt, soy sauce, starch, and sesame oil as needed.

[Preparation Method]

1. Wash the shrimp and soak them in water for about 20 minutes until they expand. Drain and set aside. Wash the chives and cut them into 3 cm long sections.

2. Crack the eggs into a small bowl, stir well, then add starch and sesame oil to make a paste. Add the drained shrimp and mix well.

3. Heat a wok and add vegetable oil. When it starts to smoke, add the shrimp and stir-fry. Once the mixture thickens, add the chives and stir-fry together. When the chives are cooked, add salt and drizzle with soy sauce. Remove from heat and plate.

[Function]Stir-frying chives with shrimp can tonify kidney yang, strengthen kidney qi, and promote lactation.

[Indications]Used for impotence, lower back pain, seminal emission, enuresis, and frequent urination due to kidney yang deficiency.