Specific steps:
1. Soaking dog meat in ice water helps to remove serum and odor.
2. Put the dog meat into the pot and add enough water.
3. Add ginger, onion, star anise, fragrant leaves, garlic, salt and chicken essence to the pot.
4. After the water in the pot is boiled, turn down the fire and let the dog meat be cooked thoroughly.
5. Take out the well-done dog meat, cover the remaining soup and let it cook on low heat until it becomes thick.
6. Cut the dog meat into small pieces and put it in the soup to enjoy.