Traditional Chinese Medicine Medicated Diet Recipe Book

Perilla Roasted Drumsticks

Diabetes, Stomach Cramps, Nausea

Ingredients:
2 tsp Olive Oil
½ cup White Wine
4 tbsp Soy Sauce
Pinch Salt
1 (1 inch) piece Fresh Ginger, peeled and minced
4 cloves Garlic, peeled and minced
8 Chicken Drumsticks (approx. 3 lbs)
8 fresh Perilla Leaves (Zi Su Ye)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Rub a roasting pan with olive oil


2. Mix wine, soy sauce, salt, ginger and garlic in a large bowel


3. Wrap each drumstick with a perilla leaf and marinate the drumbsticks in the liquid
   mixture for at least 30 minutes, turning the drumsticks over after 15 minutes so both sides
   have a chance to absorb the sauce


4. Place drumsticks on oiled pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until done

Actions/Indications/Functions
o Harmonizes Spleen and Stomach
o Tonifies Qi
o Nourishes Blood