Xuzhou is located in the northwest of Jiangsu Province, with flat terrain and abundant water resources, and is the core city of the Yangtze River Delta. Xuzhou can be described as the hometown of emperors. Since Peng Zu built the city here during the reign of Emperor Yao, it has witnessed the great changes in the history of China for thousands of years. This place is not only the hometown of Pei Gong Liu Bang, but also the capital of Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu. The charm of Chu Feng still affects Xuzhou people's outlook on life and values. Xuzhou yunlong lake, Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area and Pan 'an Lake Wetland Park are the tourist attractions here.

Farewell My Concubine is a traditional dish in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province.

Let's begin to introduce the ingredients we need:

Soft-shelled turtle, hen, ginger slices, medlar

1. Slice the ginger first, then chop the hen into chicken pieces, then scald the washed turtle with hot water for three minutes, remove a layer of skin on the surface, then take it out in the shower, then tear off a layer of skin from the domestic fish, and then chop the turtle.

2. Blanch the cut turtle in a pot, then add ginger slices and cooking wine to remove the fishy smell. After the pot is boiled, skim off the floating foam, then take it out and clean it for later use. After the pot is controlled to dry, pour in rapeseed oil, then add ginger slices and stir-fry, then add chicken pieces and stir-fry, and then pour in boiling water, so that the soup boiled is fresher and whiter.

3. Then pour the chicken pieces into the casserole together with the soup, and then cover the pot and boil. Stew for 35 minutes on medium and small fire, then add the soft-shelled turtle to cook for about 10 minute, because the soft-shelled turtle is easier to cook, add two spoonfuls of salt, medlar and sprinkle with white pepper.

4. Soft-shelled turtle is rich in protein, inorganic salts, vitamin A, vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, nicotinic acid, carbohydrates, fat and other nutrients.

Farewell My Concubine is characterized by fragrance, freshness and tonic. Turtle and chicken stew together to complement each other, not only delicious, but also fresh and tender. Collagen in the turtle skirt makes the soup more fresh, sweet and mellow, and the meat and soup are warm when eaten in the stomach. This dish is definitely a good product for nourishing yin and strengthening yang, and it is perfect when the weather is cool.