VARIATION ON SIMPLE DAIKON RADISH SOUP
This delicious variation on the original recipe gets a bit creative and incorporates some kind of meat. Scallions benefit the Liver, tomato strengthens the Heart, and dried shrimp enhances this dish with a savory umami taste and benefits your Kidney energy.
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1 daikon radish, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
1 tomato, diced
2 Tablespoons of dried shrimp or smoked ham, diced
1 scallion, diced
1-2 teaspoons of mushroom powder
Salt to taste
1 dash of Chinese rice wine
3½-4 cups of water
1
Bring the water to boil.
2
Add the diced radish and salt to taste.
3
Cover and boil gently for 10 minutes.
4
Add diced tomato, dried shrimp or ham, mushroom powder.
5
Boil 10 minutes or so until radish is tender.
6
Add a dash of rice wine and the scallions.
7
Boil 1 more minute and serve.
CategorySoups
Ingredients
1 daikon radish, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
1 tomato, diced
2 Tablespoons of dried shrimp or smoked ham, diced
1 scallion, diced
1-2 teaspoons of mushroom powder
Salt to taste
1 dash of Chinese rice wine
3½-4 cups of water
