Zhejiang Cuisine: Xihu pure vegetable soup

Zhejiang Cuisine: Xihu pure vegetable soup

Introduction:

Brasenia schreberi is a famous specialty of West Lake in Hangzhou. The "West Lake water shield soup" made from water shield was originally called "chicken fire water shield soup". Water shield is green, chicken white leg red, bright color, smooth, tender and fragrant, and the soup is delicious. It is a traditional famous dish in Hangzhou. Brasenia schreberi, also known as horseshoe grass and water lotus leaf, was a precious aquatic food in China long ago. There is a long history of planting Brasenia schreberi in West Lake of Hangzhou, which is recorded in West Lake sightseeing records of Ming Dynasty. According to legend, Emperor Qianlong visited the south of the Yangtze River, and every time he went to Hangzhou, he would eat with water shield spoon. Brasenia schreberi is not only appreciated for its delicate flavor, rich nutrition and rich in vitamins, but also for the allusions of "Brasenia schreberi" and "the thought of Brasenia schreberi", which appeared as early as in the book of Jin, has become an idiom to express homesickness. In recent years, some overseas Chinese who have come back from abroad and are far away from home come to Hangzhou and often like to order this famous dish to express their feelings. "

Production steps:

Materials required:

Brasenia schreberi: moderate

Cooked chicken breast: appropriate amount

Ham: moderate

Pig bone soup: right amount

Salt: right amount

matters needing attention:

Production difficulty: simple

Process: boiling

Production time: 20 minutes

Taste: Original