Recipes incorporating chrysanthemum for wellness continue to proliferate, with increasingly diverse ingredients. This article introduces Chrysanthemum Chicken Mousse—a dish where nutrient-rich chicken mousse, high in protein and phosphorus, combines with chrysanthemum for a refreshing yet hearty flavor. Below, we explain what Chrysanthemum Chicken Mousse entails.
Ingredients:
12 fresh white chrysanthemum flowers, 100g chicken breast, 50g pork fat, 10g egg yolk skin.
Method:
1. Gently rinse chrysanthemum flowers and remove stamens.
2. Mince chicken breast and pork fat, then mix with salt, MSG, ginger-scallion juice, egg white, and starch into a paste.
3. Slice egg yolk skin into thin strips. Coat chrysanthemum petals with dry starch, then form small balls with chicken paste in the center as flower centers.
4. Place chrysanthemum petals in a strainer and carefully lower into hot oil.
3. Cut egg yolk skin into thin strips. Coat chrysanthemum petals with dry starch. Form small balls of chicken paste for the flower center.
4. Using a slotted spoon, lower chrysanthemum petals into hot oil. Fry until chicken paste is cooked through. Plate and garnish with egg yolk strips as flower stamens.
Characteristics:
Naturally formed chrysanthemum petals paired with chicken balls create a fresh, delicate, and subtly fragrant dish.
Important Notes:
Individuals with the following conditions should exercise caution when consuming chrysanthemum:
1. Those with qi deficiency and cold stomach, experiencing poor appetite and diarrhea, should consume sparingly;
2. Those with yang deficiency should use with caution;
3. Those with slow pulse and pale tongue coating should avoid it;
4. Those with indigestion-induced diarrhea should avoid it;
5. Those with arthritis and aversion to cold should avoid it.
6. Chrysanthemum has a cold nature; those with a cold-prone constitution—such as those who are easily chilled, have cold hands and feet, or suffer from spleen-stomach deficiency—should not consume it.
7. Use with caution if you have low blood pressure.
That concludes our introduction to Chrysanthemum Chicken Soup. We hope you now have a better understanding. Finally, we sincerely wish you good health and happiness.