This recipe comes from Rebecca and is especially good for maintaining a strong digestive system (healthy Spleen Qi) and reducing dampness (water & mucus retention). Strong Spleen Qi is the basis of 'post-natal Qi' and health. Keeping your spleen strong ensures that your digestive system will have the ability to extract all the nutrients from your food so your body can stay well nourished. This is a super tasty recipe - enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Yi Yi Ren (Job's Tears / Coix Seeds) - I had a heck of a time trying to find this and they were at Ranch 99 the whole time!
- 1 whole cooked chicken, including raw gizzard/giblets
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 1 lb. kale
- 4 carrots
- 4 celery stalks
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- Some olive oil
- A bunch of water
- Salt to taste
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In the Philippines fresh chicken gizzard is called Balon Balo and is commonly cooked in various dishes.
Besides reducing the tendency for food stagnation, it is thought to have great nutritional value for pregnant and nursing mothers.