田七泡参排骨汤

So I have a growing 13yr old at home and mum has been reminding me to brew the so important soup for the son once a month for 3 months. This 田七is said to be very nourishing for growing boys (and adults too) and is supposedly to :

- improve blood circulation 

- expel bad blood

- heal internal injuries 

- improve appetite 

- grow stronger and taller

- many more

So, I made a trip to the Chinese 药材店 and learned more from the shop assistant and got what is required to brew this soup. 

一两田七 (bought 1 两, spilt into 4 packets)

泡参  (bought 1 两)

Ingredients:

- Tian Qi 田七 (use 1 packet)

- Pao Shen 泡参 (use 8-10 slices)

- wolf berries (use a handful, prob 8-10pcs)

- lean meat / spare ribs / chicken

- pinch of salt

- 4 bowls of water

Steps:

Add all the above ingredients (except salt) into a pot and brew on high fire for 30mins then switch to low fire to slow boil for 1.5hrs (or until meat is tender and cooked). Add salt towards the end when about to off the fire. 

Happy brewing

Happy mum