Feixi chicken soup 肥西老母鸡汤
Feixi chicken soup is featured among the local specialties of Anhui.
Mature hen is slowly simmered into a savory broth. This Hefei-area dish suits a shared lunch with rice.
How it is made
A mature hen is gently simmered for a long period so the meat and bones flavor the broth. The preparation generally emphasizes the chicken rather than a heavy sauce.
Flavour & texture
The liquid is savory and rounded, with tender but sometimes firmer-textured hen meat and a light layer of chicken fat.
Local roots & traditions
Feixi, near Hefei, gives this local chicken-soup specialty its name. It is a shared meal component rather than a medicinal promise.
How to order Feixi chicken soup
Ask whether the order is a whole bird, half bird or individual soup portion.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 肥西老母鸡汤 for Feixi chicken soup. Ask whether the order is a whole bird, half bird or individual soup portion.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.