Gingsen Chicken Soup

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Ginseng is the most celebrated medicinal herb among the cultures of the world. It has a rich history and is extensively used as a restorative and preventer of disease. No other natural product can match its reputed healing powers.
An aromatic relative of wild sarsaparilla, Ginseng imparts a special taste to any dish, especially one which combines hearty flavors. Whatever its medicinal properties, this is a delicious traditional Chinese soup.
2 pounds of chicken pieces or small game hen
2 cups chicken stock
2 slices fresh ginger
4 scallions, white part only
1 ounce ginseng root, sliced
2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons sesame oil
salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

Blanch the chicken pieces in a large pot of boiling water for 3 minutes. In a large pot, combine the chicken stock, chicken pieces, ginger, scallions and bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat down, cover, simmer for 2 hours, adding water when necessary. Add the ginseng, cover and cook for 1 more hour. Remove the ginger, scallions, and skim off all surface fat. Add rice wine or sherry, salt, pepper, and sesame oil. Stir the soup and serve at once.
Serves 4 to 6 as part of a Chinese meal, or 4 as a single dish.