Making Sour PicklesRadishesOld Duck SoupSome very important points are to select old ducks.DucksPreferably, they should not be farmed ducks, as they are very fatty.Additionally, the sour pickles should be made from radishes that have been preserved for at least 20 days. If purchased from outside, they may contain nitrates and/or have used substandard industrial ingredients as additives.

Sour Radish and Old Duck Soup

The simplest method: sour radishes can be bought in supermarkets.IngredientsSimple combination.

Ingredient preparation

Half a duck, one package of sour radish soup ingredients.Bamboo ShootsAs needed.Shiitake MushroomsA small amount.White RadishesAs needed.

Method Steps

1. Wash and cut the duck into small pieces, put it in a pot of boiling water to blanch and remove the smell.

2. After washing and draining the duck pieces, put them in the soup.CookAdd water to cover the duck pieces, and add the sour radish soup ingredients.

3. Then add shiitake mushrooms, sliced bamboo shoots, and radish pieces, cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer slowly.

4. After simmering for 2 hours, turn off the heat.

Small Tips

Duck MeatHas a strong smell, so it needs to be blanched to remove the smell. The sour ingredient contains salt, so it is generally not needed.

How to make Sour Radish and Old Duck Soup

Regarding the method of making sour radishes, you can refer to other methods for making sour radishes.

Ingredient Preparation

Half a duck, sour radishes as needed, blackWood Ear MushroomsDried Mushrooms, Shiitake Mushrooms as needed, green onionGinger，Sichuan Peppercorns，Lycium berries，Black PepperAs needed.

Method Steps

1. Heat oil in a pot, add Sichuan peppercorns, green onion and ginger to sauté, then add the duck pieces to stir-fry.

2. After the duck pieces are fried, addChicken Brothand Water, then add driedDates, Wood Ear Mushrooms, Shiitake Mushrooms andDried Bamboo Shoots；

3. Bring to a boil, then pour into the soup pot, simmer over low heat for 2 hours, then add the sour radishes.

4. After adding the radishes, simmer for another half hour, add an appropriate amount of black pepper, and season.

Small Tips

If the smell is too strong, blanch the radishes. It is best to make the sour radishes yourself, which is safer and more reassuring.

Nutritional benefits of Sour Radish and Old Duck Soup

Radishes are rich inIron,Lower cholesterol, stabilize blood pressure, and soften blood vessels. They also have diuretic and dehumidifying effects.Ducks can also soften blood vessels and lower blood pressure, nourish the body and replenish fluids.At the same time, it is also a cooling soup in summer, which can clear the heat, strengthen the spleen, and eliminate edema.