Put 20-25 grams of Gastrodia stewed chicken at a time. If calculated on a per-person basis, each person should not exceed 5 grams.

Gastrodia stewed chicken is a family health delicacy in Zhaotong, Yunnan. Gastrodia stewed chicken is delicious and nutritious. Gastrodia elata and chicken are stewed together. The taste and efficacy are both excellent. It can be used as a daily health soup and healthy meal.

Generally, old hens are used to stew Gastrodia elata, because hens are milder in nature than roosters, and old hen meat is thicker, not so easy to stew, and is more delicious. Sweet and fragrant, the protein content is also higher. A chicken weighing more than two kilograms can be stewed in soup, which is suitable for a family to eat. Add 20-25 grams of gastrodia elata at a time and should not be used excessively.

Notes on stewed chicken with Gastrodia elata: Generally, the Gastrodia elata we buy are dry and cannot be cut with a knife. So we need 1-2 days to soak the gastrodia elata until soft. The soaking method is very convenient. Just soak it in water. You can change the water when you have time. It's okay if you don't change it. The average size of gastrodia elata weighs about 30 grams, which is just right. Buy chickens and take them home, wash them and cut them up. It would be better if you raise your own old hens. As for how many chickens and how much Gastrodia elata, just don’t overdo it. The dosage for one person is ten to fifteen grams, so there is no need to pay attention to it. Rinse the soaked Gastrodia elata with clean water, rub off the surface ash and then slice it into slices. Can be cut horizontally or vertically.