CordycepsAn umbrella-shaped fungus, with a cap that is kidney-shaped, semi-circular, or nearly circular, belonging to the polypore mushrooms. It is a sub-entity of Cordyceps, known for its nourishing and calming properties, as well as its ability to cough and relieve asthma.Cordyceps is a very valuable ingredient, and there are many ways to use it. Below, let's take a look at how to use Cordyceps.

CordycepsQuail eggsEggsSoup

Food materials

Cordyceps, quail eggs,Red datesDatesWhite sugarWhite sugar.

Production steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients in advance.

2. Wash the cordyceps and cut it into small pieces.

3. Cook and peel the quail eggs.

4. Place the cordyceps, quail eggs, and red dates in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat.Simmeruntil the cordyceps is fragrant, add white sugar and simmer again.

Cordyceps and quail egg soup benefits

It has blood-enriching and essence-nourishing, as well as anti-wrinkle effects.Cordyceps and pork trottersFood materials

Cordyceps, pork trotters,Ginger, scallions,

Salt, MSG, cooking wine

Production steps1. First, scrape and wash the pork trotters, then cut them into small pieces and put them in a pot with boiling water to remove blood. Then drain and set aside.2. Wash the fresh cordyceps and cut it into small pieces.3. Pour the cordyceps and cooked pork trotters intoa clay potand add scallions, ginger slices, then add cooking wine, appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil.4. When the sugar is boiling, turn the heat down and simmer the pork trotters until they are tender.

5. Add salt and MSG to taste.

Cordyceps and pork trotters benefits

It can be used as a dietary remedy for people with insufficient blood and yin deficiency, causing dizziness, loss of appetite, insomnia and forgetfulness, and neurasthenia.

Cordyceps and jujubeClearChicken soup

Food materials

Cordyceps, jujubes,

Chicken leg

This dish is suitable for people suffering from symptoms such as dizziness and shortness of breath, loss of appetite, insomnia and forgetfulness, and neurasthenia, which are caused by deficiency of qi and blood or yin.

Lotus seedsScallopsGinger, scallions, cooking wine, yellow wine, salt, chopped scallions orChinese parsley

Production steps

1. Wash the chicken legs thoroughly, then marinate with ginger slices, scallions and cooking wine.2. Wash the remaining ingredients separately and set aside. Cut the scallops.3. Put the clay pot on the stove and add enough water. Put the chicken legs in the pot and cook over high heat. Remove the floating scum on the surface. Add cordyceps, jujube, yellow wine, scallions, ginger slices and bring to a boil. Then simmer over low heat for 1 hour.4. When the soup is almost cooked, add lotus seeds and scallops and simmer for 10 minutes. Add salt to taste.Cordyceps, jujube, clear chicken soup benefitsIt is beneficial for people who are physically weak after illness, postpartum, or surgery, have poor blood and qi, and suffer from dizziness, eye strain.Cordyceps and datesPorkSoup

Food materials

Cordyceps, pork, dates, ginger,

Lychee

Production steps1. Peel and clean the cordyceps, then cut it into small pieces.2. Wash the dates and lychee, then cut the lychee into small pieces.

3. Place the cordyceps, dates and lychee, as well as pork into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and ginger slices, then bring to a boil. Then simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 hours.

4. When the soup is cooked, add salt to taste.

Cordyceps, dates and pork soup benefits

It has a soothing and calming effect on the heart and nerves, and can help with insomnia and forgetfulness caused by prolonged mental work.Lean meatSoup

Food ingredients

Shiitake mushrooms, lean pork, Tian Qi, gingerLychee meat

Cooking steps

1. Clean and wash the shiitake mushrooms, removing any impurities, and cut them into small pieces.

2. Wash the Tian Qi and lychee meat, and cut the lychee meat into small pieces.

2. Wash the lean pork and cut it into small pieces, and slice the ginger.

3. Put the shiitake mushrooms, Tian Qi, lychee meat, and pieces of lean pork into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and ginger slices, and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 hours.

4. When the soup is almost cooked, add salt to taste.

Effects of Shiitake, Tian Qi, and Lean Meat Soup

It has the effects of nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, removing blood stasis and relieving pain, which is suitable for people who suffer from insomnia and frequent waking due to prolonged mental exertion.