At the time of winter solstice, do you always feel "stomach emptiness, stomach cold" and want to eat something to make up for it and warm your stomach?In this season, having a steaming hot pot dish is just perfect.Ingredientscan help women improve qi and blood circulation,beautify their skin, and fight against aging.They also achieve the effect of nourishing and supplementing the body to warm up for the cold winter!

A five-star hotel in the country specially invited a Hong Kong Michelin chef, Leung King-lun, who is skilled in traditional Shanghai cuisine, as well as another Leung King-lun skilled in Shanghainese cuisine, to develop soups suitable for winter nourishment and supplementation that can warm the stomach without adding too much calories.

★TraditionalOld Duck Soup：

Chef Huang Lai-fa, skilled in traditional Shanghai cuisine, has launched a classic soup "Traditional Old Duck Soup." This is a soup made according to ancient methods.

Preparation:

The chef uses mature northern ducks that have been raised for more than 8 months, together with Jinwan ham, dried scallops, bamboo shoots, and old hens. These ingredients are simmered first on high heat until the broth turns milky white. After retaining the aroma of the duck bones, it is then transferred to a low flame to mature.Nutritionist's Tip:Nutritionist Zhao Lan-ying states that this soup contains rich amino acids and B vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids, which can protect the heart, promote blood circulation, and enhance physical strength. It is suitable for elderly people.In addition, it is rich in various minerals such as potassium, zinc, copper, and iron. Duck meat has twice to four times the iron content of other meats, making this soup an excellent choice for women with poor qi and blood circulation or who are prone to anemia.★Exquisite Seafood Soup from Canton:Inspired by a lobster soup, another Hong Kong Michelin chef, Leung King-lun, has created a premium seafood soup using tiger prawns and crabs instead of lobsters.Preparation:

First, ham, old hens, lean meat, dried tangerine peel, etc., are simmered over medium heat for 8 hours to make the base broth. Then, finely chopped spring onions are fried until fragrant before adding peeled tiger prawns and crabs to sauté for about 20 minutes, extracting their essence. Next, add celery, green onions, tomatoes, a little rice wine for deodorizing and enhancing flavor, and finally pour in the base broth and simmer for another 4 hours.

Nutritionist's Tip:This soup contains shellfish, which are rich in astaxanthin to fight aging. It also contains chitin that helps absorb fats. In addition, it is paired with various vegetables to provide dietary fiber, and protect the cardiovascular system. This soup is suitable for middle-aged people who do not like oily foods.However, be cautious of purine content when making seafood soups; those with gout should avoid consuming too much.★Winter Wild

Softshell Turtle Soup:

This is another high-nutrient soup created by Chef Huang Lai-fa.

Preparation:

Wild softshell turtles from Hualien are selected. Due to the difficulty in removing the turtle's internal organs and fat, they must be carefully cleaned, blanched, peeled, cut into pieces, and simmered with ingredients such as Chinese angelica, goji berries, and for 3 hours.Nutritionist's Tip:Softshell turtles contain rich amino acids, B vitamins, various trace elements, and animal collagen. They can help skin anti-aging and increase elasticity.

In addition, it is paired with many nourishing Chinese herbs to strengthen the body and boost immunity, promoting metabolism. It is suitable for children who often catch colds and women who are cold.

Special note: Softshell turtles contain more histidine; they must be freshly cooked to taste both nutritionally and deliciously.But, seafood soups should be careful about purine content; people with gout should avoid eating them in excess.

★Winter WildSoftshell turtleSoup:

This is also another highly nutritious tonic prepared by Chef Huang Lai Fa.

Method:

Use wild softshell turtles from Hualien, as the strong odor of the meat is hard to remove. Carefully clean out all internal organs and fat, blanch in water, peel, cut into pieces, and place them in a pot, then addAngelica root,Goji berriesChinese yam, Solomon's seal, and other ten precious traditional Chinese herbs for 3 hours to complete this health-preserving winter tonic soup.

[Nutritionist's Tips]:

Softshell turtle is rich in amino acids, B vitamins, various trace elements, and animal protein, which can help prevent skin aging and increase elasticity.Additionally, it is paired with many nourishing traditional Chinese herbs to strengthen the body, enhance immune function, promote metabolism, suitable for children who often catch colds and women with cold hands and feet.Pay special attention that softshell turtle contains a lot of histidine; it must be freshly cooked to fully enjoy its nutritional value.