Step 1

Cut off the feet and head of the chicken and discard the head. Cut off the claws of the feet and wash clean.

Step 2

Remove the chicken skin and fats. Cut the chicken into half. Clean the insides and rinse well.

Step 3

Rinse all the herbs except the wolfberries

Step 4

Place the chicken and chicken feet into a stainless steel bowl / porcelain pot with cover.

Step 5

Put all the herbs into the bowl / pot except the red dates and wolfberries.

Step 6

Add in 2 bowls of boiling water and cover the pot. If you are using the stainless steel bowl, cover with aluminium foil or a stainless steel plate that fits.

Step 7

In a larger pot, pour in about 2-2.5 litres of water and bring it to a boil.

Step 8

When it boils, put a steaming rack into the large pot, and place the stainless steel bowl / porcelain pot on top. Cover the large pot.

Step 9

Double- boil the chicken for 3 hours over medium heat, ensuring that there's always sufficient water in the outer pot.

Step 10

After 2.5 hours, add in the red dates and wolfberries and continue to double boil for 30 mins.

Step 11

add salt to taste and serve.