Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter

Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter

by Fish tail

4.8 (1)
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Difficulty

Easy

Time

30m

Serving

2

Cantonese people like to eat pigeons, whether they are old pigeons or young pigeons, braised or brine, they will all catch it all. So in winter, there will be places where pigeons are eaten on the streets and alleys.

Pigeon, also known as Baifeng, is the famous black-bone chicken Baifeng pill in Guangzhou. It uses black-bone chicken bones and white pigeons as raw materials. Eating pigeons in winter has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidney and replenishing qi and blood. Therefore, there is a saying in Guangdong, "One pigeon is worth nine chickens."

The protein content of pigeon meat is more than 15%, and the digestibility can reach 97%. The content of calcium, iron, copper and other elements and vitamins such as A, E, and B is higher than that of chicken, fish, beef, and lamb. Pigeon meat contains the best bilinin, which can help the body make good use of cholesterol and prevent arteriosclerosis.

The bones of pigeons are rich in chondroitin, which is comparable to velvet antler. Regular consumption can improve the vitality of skin cells, enhance skin elasticity, promote blood circulation, and make the complexion ruddy! Eating pigeons for patients after surgery can promote protein synthesis in the body and speed up wound healing.
Therefore, it is very suitable for the elderly, children, pregnant women, physically weak and sick, surgical patients or daily nourishing people. "

Ingredients

Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter

1. Get the materials ready.

Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter recipe

2. Wash the pigeons and drain them for later use.

Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter recipe

3. Put the star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, and boil for about 1 hour.

Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter recipe

4. Add cooking wine.

Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter recipe

5. Add the dark soy sauce, sugar, and salt to make a bittern.

Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter recipe

6. After the brine is boiled over high heat, add the pigeons.

Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter recipe

7. Cover the pot, cook for 20 minutes, turn off the heat, and continue to simmer for 20 minutes.

Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter recipe

8. Take it out and start eating.

Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter recipe

9. Fragrant, thin skin and tender meat, especially sweet and fragrant.

Brine Pigeon-a Good Choice for Tonic in Winter recipe

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