Duck with winter melon and barley

Overview

Barley has the function of strengthening the spleen and stomach and strengthening the bones and muscles. Because barley is rich in nutrients, it is a good medicinal food for patients with chronic illness and physical weakness, the elderly, pregnant women, and children who are recovering from illness, and can be taken regularly. Whether used for nourishing or treating diseases, the effect is relatively mild, slightly cold but not harmful to the stomach, and beneficial to the spleen but not greasy. Paired with winter melon and duck meat in summer, it has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing deficiency, clearing away heat and nourishing yin, clearing away heat and removing dampness. It is one of the best supplements in summer and is suitable as a regular dish in the summer months. It is especially suitable for those who suffer from heat damage to qi and yin, lack of energy, thirst, laziness, and loss of appetite.

Tags

• soup
• barley
• cooking wine
• lao ya
• oil
• onion and ginger segments
• winter melon
• salt

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 .Wash and cut the duck into pieces, peel and wash the winter melon, cut into large pieces and set aside

   

2. 2 Boil the duck pieces in a pot of cold water

   

3. 3 Boil the duck meat and skim off the floating residue, rinse it with cold water, drain it and set aside

   

4. 4 Pour oil into the pan, heat it to 50%, add the onion and ginger segments, add the duck pieces, and stir-fry until the color changes evenly

   

5. 5 Pour into the pressure cooker and add appropriate amount of cooking wine (casserole, soup pot, etc. can also be used)

   

6. 6 Add barley (it is best to soak in clean water for two hours in advance) and cook together until the rice is rotten and the meat is cooked

   

7. 7 Pour in the winter melon, add salt and cook for about 20 minutes until the winter melon is soft and tender

   

8. 8 Put it into a container and eat