Bracken Fern
Origin: Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Source: Yuan Mei 袁枚, 1792
Ingredients
- bracken fern (蕨菜)
- chicken stock (雞肉湯)
Instructions
- Do not be sparing with the bracken fern. Remove all fronds and branches entirely, retaining only the straight roots. Wash the roots thoroughly and stew them until completely tender. Then braise them again in chicken stock. For the best results, select specimens that are short and slender, as these will yield the most delicate flesh.