Traditional Chinese Medicine Medicated Diet Recipe Book

Wax Gourd, Shiitake Mushroom & Pork Soup

Obesity

Ingredients:
6 medium sized Dried Shitake Mushrooms
1 cup chopped Wax Gourd, peeled and seeded
1 piece Lean Pork (2 ounces), shredded
Salt & Sesame Oil to taste

Directions:

1. Preserve shredded pork in salt and sesame oil for 10 minutes


2. Clean dried shiitake mushrooms with a soft brush and soak them with warm water for
   half an hour, then finely slice them


3. Place wax gourde and mushrooms in a pot with 1 cup of water


4. Bring to a boil


5. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes


6. Add pork


7. Cook for another 10-15 minutes


8. Add salt and sesame oil


9. Serve warm

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