2021 Winter Limited - Silkie

"Winter tonics in Taiwan"
As the northeast monsoon approaches, all kinds of cold-proof wear and gadget have come out on the market. Thermal underwear, hand warmers, down jackets, beanies, gloves, socks are prepared for the next wave of cold air from the north. But you might not know that there's an ultimate cold-proof weapon that will for sure heat the winter up and keep you warm!
Enjoying the winter dietary supplements (mostly stews or soups) is one of the most traditional and effective cold-proof strategies for the Taiwanese people. After stir-frying the sliced ginger and chicken on high heat, you add rice wine into the pot and stew it. You might also want to add some wolfberries to mellow the flavor. Make sure you put in the cabbage right before you serve the dish. You will definitely enjoy the warm winter when you take a bite of the crunchy cabbage and sip on the warm, sweet soup!

Silkie
I wonder if you have ever seen a silky chicken? The difference from imagination is that the feathers of silkies are not black, but white. It is a commonly used variety for medicinal stew and tonic. In the past, it used to be a special-purpose chicken in the palace. It is an expensive and rare chicken.