Foxnut Steamed Egg - Chinese Herbal Recipes. Foxnut (qian shi) is a traditional Chinese longevity tonic known for its anti-ageing and energizing properties. In this dish, it is combined with the nutritional value of eggs and prawns, and the immune enhancing properties of shiitake mushrooms. This is a warming, highly nutritious dish with a delicious blend of flavours.
1¼ litres (5 cups) chicken stock or water
15 gm Foxnut (qian shi), rinsed
5 fresh medium prawns (about 125 gm), peeled and deveined, then chopped
1 tablespoon rice wine
4 eggs, well beaten
5 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water until soft, stems discarded, caps diced
5 fresh mushrooms, stems discarded, caps diced
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon sugar
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper I stalk celery, minced
1. Bring the chicken stock or water to a boil in a stock-pot. Reduce the heat to medium, add the Foxnut, and boil for 30–45 minutes.
Remove from the heat and strain with a cloth or fine sieve. Reserve the clear broth and discard the dregs.
2. Mix the prawns with rice wine in a bowl. Set aside for about 5 minutes, then drain.
3. Combine the egg, mushroom, onion, marinated prawns in a heat-proof glass bowl. Add the sugar, salt and pepper, and stir until
well blended. Add the clear broth and stir to mix well. Steam for about 20 minutes until the egg mixture is set. Remove from the heat
and serve hot, with a sprinkling of minced celery on top.
Note:- For a richer flavour, add 2 tablespoons of melted butter to the egg mixture before steaming. Other vegetables, such as
green peas, chopped carrot, boiled fresh corn kernels, and chopped bell pepper (capsicum), may also be added for additional flavour,
colour, and nutritional value. If prawns are not available, you may replace with 1 chicken breast.