Coconut, Dried Scallop and Chicken Soup

Why people make this soup

After illness, too much worry or sheer overwork, the body can feel wrung out — low energy, a sallow complexion, poor appetite, and in the summer heat, short breath and sweating. Nourilo turns to a naturally sweet coconut, dried scallop and chicken soup that the body welcomes. Traditionally it is associated with nourishing the spleen and stomach and replenishing yin and blood, and it suits anyone feeling drained, dry-throated or low on spirits.

Method

1. Clean and blanch the chicken; remove the coconut flesh and cut into chunks; soak and rinse the scallops and dates.
2. Put everything into a pot with 1.8 L of water and simmer about 2 hours down to 1.2 L.

Nourilo’s Tips

Buy the coconut whole and have it opened at the shop, or open it at home — keep the sweet coconut water for the soup. Use the coconut flesh promptly once removed, as it spoils quickly. This soup is also welcomed by those with chronic heart weakness and swelling.