Beef with Jujube dates, Huang Qi and Black beans

(serves 2 - 3 people)

This recipe is excellent for winter or people with anemia. #anemia, #HuangQi, #beef, #WinterSoup, #JujubeDates, #BlackBean

Ingredients: 
Beef shank (cubed) 500 g (replace with pork or chicken or shiitake mushrooms; if preferred)
Dried red dates 20 g ( sliced, halved, de-pitted)
Black beans 60g (soaked)
Huang Qi 30g (rinsed)
Ginger (optional) 3-4 thinly sliced pieces
Cold water 6 cups

Cooking Instructions:

1. Blanched the meat in boiling water for 2 minutes.
2. Put all the ingredients into a medium size pot.
3. Cook on high until boiled.
4. Then turn the temperature to medium low.
5. Cook for one and a half hours until only 2 or 3 cups of soup left.
6. Season to serve.