mulberry leaf soup

Main Ingredients

• Tender mulberry leaves
• Straw mushrooms, preserved eggs, minced meat
• Garlic cloves, shredded ginger
• Goji berries

Seasonings

• Salt, oil, chicken bouillon

Preparation Steps

1. Remove the tough stems from the mulberry leaves and wash them thoroughly.
2. Blanch the leaves in boiling water with a little oil and salt for a few minutes, then remove and place at the bottom of a serving bowl.
3. Peel and crush the garlic cloves, and shred the ginger.
4. Cut the preserved eggs into small pieces.
5. Halve the straw mushrooms.
6. Boil a kettle of water and set aside.

Cooking Steps

1. Heat oil in a pan, then sauté the garlic cloves and shredded ginger until fragrant.
2. Add the minced meat and stir-fry until it turns dry.
3. Add the straw mushrooms and preserved eggs, stir-frying briefly.
4. Pour in the boiled water and simmer to create a rich, white broth.
5. Add a few goji berries and continue cooking.
6. Simmer over low heat for five minutes, then season with a little salt and chicken bouillon. Pour the soup over the mulberry leaves in the bowl.
7. Serve immediately.