Ginseng and Aconite Pigeon (Mandarin Ducks at Play)
Steamed over water with codonopsis root, processed aconite slices, and squab, this dish offers a sweet, richly aromatic character.
Ingredients
Codonopsis root
50 g
Processed aconite slices
5 g
One-month-old male and female squab
2
Rice wine
50 g
Rock sugar
200 g
Instructions
1
Preparing the pigeons
First smother the pigeons, pluck the feathers and rinse clean. Use scissors to open the cavity and remove the内脏 (innards), keeping the blood water.
2
Steaming
Place the pigeons, codonopsis root, processed aconite slices, and rock sugar together in a basin. Add water to taste, set the basin in a pot, and steam over water for 1 hour.
3
Seasoning and serving
Remove from heat, strain out and discard the herbal residue, stir in the rice wine, transfer to a serving dish, and bring to the table.
