Astragalus Root
スープに上品な甘みを！免疫力を高めると信じられる台湾薬膳の基本
Description
Sliced and dried root of a legume plant. Looks like wood bark but simmering yields a gentle, corn-like sweetness. One of the most frequently used medicinal spices in Taiwanese homes.
Classification: For Adults,Whole Spice,Sweet Energizing Root
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How to use
Ingredients
- Astragalus(Root slices)
Instructions
- [Usage Secret]
- [Basic Medicinal Tea] Simmering Astragalus, Goji, and Red Dates completes Taiwan's most popular 'energizing tea'.
- [Chicken Soup] Toss a few slices into the pot when simmering chicken. Adds elegant sweetness and richness without using sugar.
- [Congee Stock] Add at the start when cooking morning congee.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Sweet aroma like boiled corn or bean water
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Irreplaceable (Due to unique gentle sweetness)
Pairing
Chicken soup, Medicinal tea, Plain congee
Trivia
[For Adults] Highly effective for 'supplementing Qi'; known as 'the commoner's ginseng' in Taiwan. Lacks quirks and is very sweet, used more as a 'natural umami/sweetness component' than a spice. Easily available in small bags in Shin-Okubo, perfect for upgrading home soups.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Taiwanese mothers make 'Medicinal Chicken Soup' with plenty of Astragalus for children studying for exams to support focus and immunity!
Allergen
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