Ingredients
500 g (about 1 lb) loach, 20 g astragalus root, 20 g red dates.
Seasonings
Ginger slices, salt, and vegetable oil, each to taste.
Steps
1. Rinse the astragalus root and soak it in clean water; pit the red dates and rinse them; clean the loaches, blanch them in boiling water, then remove and drain.
2. Heat oil in a wok or pan over high heat, add ginger slices and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the loach and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides, remove and drain excess oil.
3. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the loach, Astragalus root (milk vetch root), and red dates, bring to a boil again, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 2 hours, finally season with salt to taste.