PigeonThis common bird played an important role in ancient times, namely, delivering messages.Utilizing the pigeon's homing ability to deliver messages, pigeon farming is now widespread, and pigeons can be bought in markets.Pigeons are generally used for making soup, because it is believed thatPigeon soupHas good medicinal effects, nourishes the body, and there is a saying of "one pigeon is worth nine chickens."

Selecting good pigeons

Old pigeons are very fragrant, but difficult to cook, generally, for nourishing the body, 30-45 day old pigeons are used.Baby pigeons.When selecting, look for those with yellow down that hasn't been shed, and then pat their chest to see if there is meat. If the chest is very prominent, there is no meat. Also, they should be healthy, with sufficient strength, and their body should be larger in the front and smaller in the back, and the color should be pure.

Complete recipe for Pigeon Soup - Cordyceps Flower and Hawthorn Pigeon Soup

IngredientsPreparation

2 pigeons, HawthornSweet potato50g, Cordyceps Flower 10g, RedBeans20g,Coix seeds10g, salt to taste.

Method steps

1, Prepare the pigeons, wash and set aside;

2, Wash and soak Hawthorn, Red beans, Cordyceps Flower, and Coix seeds for 20 minutes;

3, After boiling the pigeons, put them inPotBoil with water;

4, AddGingerSlices, Hawthorn, Red beans, Coix seeds, simmer over low heat for about 1.5 hours;

5, Then add Cordyceps Flower and the soaking water, and simmer for another 30 minutes, add salt to taste before serving.

Complete recipe for Pigeon Soup - Bamboo Shoots and Pigeon Soup

Ingredients Preparation

1 pigeon,Lean meat1 piece, green onion, golden flower,Shiitake mushrooms5 pieces, bamboo shoots to taste, rice wine, ginger, salt,Goji berriesto taste.

Method steps

1, Wash and boil the bought pigeon to remove the smell;

2, Wash and cut the lean meat, boil, shiitake mushrooms, and bamboo shoots;

3, Transfer the pigeons to a pressure cooker, add ginger slices, bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushrooms;

4, Then add rice wine, lean meat, and cook over high heat for 15 minutes;

5, Then transfer to a pot, add golden flowers, goji berries, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, add salt to taste.

Complete recipe for Pigeon Soup - Hawthorn Pigeon Soup

Ingredients Preparation

1 baby pigeon, 100g Hawthorn, 20 Goji berries,Radish2 roots,Blackdates6 pieces, 4g salt, 1 piece of green onion, 3 ginger slices, 15g rice wine, water to taste.

Method steps

1, Wash and slice the Hawthorn, Goji berries, Radish, and Black dates;

2, Wash and put the baby pigeon in a pot, add water and boil;

3, After removing the foam, add rice wine, green onion, ginger, and then add Goji berries, Black dates, Radish, and cook overHigh heat;4, Then turn to low heat

Simmerfor about 1 hour, then add Hawthorn;5, Simmer until the Hawthorn is soft, and add salt to taste.

Boil the sweet potatoes until they are soft, then add salt to taste.