Yaner

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Yaner is also known as stone ear, which always growing in the wet cliffs stone gap. It has high nutritional value, contains glycogen, colloid, iron, phosphorus, calcium and vitamins. It is a kind of high protein. Because it’s very difficult to acquire, hence recognized as the most valuable tonic. It’s not only the best food on local people’s table, but also a delicacy of the State Banquet. Stewed chicken, pork ribs, or pig's trotters with Yaner tastes delicious, and is also extremely healthy for life.

Firstly, Yaner must be soaked in water of 30-70°C for7 to 8 hours, and then use the water to clean the sand and dust. Finally, put the chicken into the casserole, and add in Yaner to cook. Stewed chicken soup with Yaner is extremely delicious, but don’t add in Yaner until the chicken is completely stewed.