Szechuan Lovage Rhizome
独特の「苦味」が旨味に変わる！台湾薬膳スープの香りを引き締める黒い根
Description
The rhizome of a Lovage plant. Often used with Dong Quai, featuring a powerful earthy aroma and slight bitterness. Believed to promote circulation and ease headaches.
Classification: For Hardcore Fans,Whole Spice,Medicinal Spice for Mental Clarity
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How to use
Ingredients
- Chuanxiong(Rhizome slices)
Instructions
- [Usage Secret]
- [Si Shen Tang] An important component of the medicinal soup simmered with pork offal. Erases meat odor and adds depth.
- [Shi Quan Da Bu Tang] Essential for 'circulating blood' in the 10-herb soup.
- [Braising Secret] When simmering pork or duck, a ratio of half a piece of Chuanxiong per piece of Dong Quai is the golden aroma balance.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Heavy aroma mixing earth、celery、and herbs
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Hard to sub (Due to unique medicinal aroma)
Pairing
Si Shen Tang, Medicinal pots, Braised duck
Trivia
[Hardcore] Called 'the medicine for Qi in blood', a spice closely integrated into Taiwanese life. The aroma is highly unique; first-timers find it 'very medicinal', but it tightens the soup's flavor from just 'sweet' to 'sharp'. A shadow player supporting Taiwanese winter nights.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] At a medicinal soup shop in an old Taiwanese street, suck the bones of pitch-black 'Medicinal Pork Ribs' seasoned with Dong Quai and Chuanxiong!
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