How to stew pigeons during confinement period
Confinement is an important part of traditional Chinese customs. Reasonable dietary conditioning is crucial to the physical recovery of the mother. Pigeon soup has become a popular choice during confinement because of its rich nutrition and easy absorption. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to introduce you in detail how to stew pigeon soup and provide structured data reference.
1. Nutritional value of pigeon soup

Pigeon meat is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and is especially suitable for mothers who are weak after childbirth. The following is a nutritional comparison of pigeon meat and other common meats:
| Nutritional information | Pigeon meat (per 100g) | Chicken (per 100g) | Pork (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| protein | 22g | 20g | 17g |
| fat | 3g | 4g | 20g |
| iron | 3.8mg | 1.2mg | 1.5mg |
2. Steps to stew pigeon soup
1.Material selection: Choose fresh pigeons, preferably freshly killed, preferably weighing 300-400 grams.
2.handling pigeons: Remove internal organs and stray hairs, clean and cut into pieces or use whole.
3.blanch water: Put the pigeon in cold water, add a little cooking wine and ginger slices, boil and skim off the foam.
4.stew: Put the blanched pigeons into a stew pot or casserole, add an appropriate amount of water (to cover the pigeons), bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours.
5.seasoning: Add salt, wolfberry, red dates and other accessories according to personal taste, simmer for 10 minutes and then serve.
3. Common ingredients and their functions
| Pair with ingredients | Efficacy |
|---|---|
| wolfberry | Nourish liver and kidney, improve eyesight |
| red dates | Nourish blood and replenish qi |
| Angelica sinensis | Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis |
| Astragalus | Enhance immunity |
4. Precautions
1. Although pigeon soup is good, it should not be consumed in excess, 2-3 times a week is enough.
2. Pregnant women with a hot constitution should reduce the dosage of warm tonic herbs such as angelica and astragalus.
3. When stewing soup, try to use a casserole or ceramic stew pot to avoid metal pots affecting the taste of the soup.
4. The first week after delivery should be light, and pigeon soup is recommended to be consumed from the second week.
5. Popular discussion points across the Internet
According to the Internet hot spots in the past 10 days, the following is the popular discussion content about pigeon soup stewed during confinement:
| platform | hot topics | Discussion popularity |
|---|---|---|
| #5 types of soups you must drink during confinement period# | 120 million reads | |
| little red book | "Pigeon soup is the most nourishing way to make it" | 320,000 likes |
| Douyin | "Tutorial on Pigeon Soup for Confinement Meal" | 5 million plays |
| Zhihu | "Can pigeon soup really help postpartum recovery?" | 15,000 discussions |
6. Expert advice
1. The Chinese Nutrition Society recommends that the postpartum diet should be diversified, and pigeon soup can be used as one of the options for protein supplementation.
2. The opinion of experts in traditional Chinese medicine: Pigeons are mild in nature and salty in taste. They have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, replenishing qi and blood, and are especially suitable for postpartum patients with qi and blood deficiency.
3. Modern medicine reminds: Postpartum nutritional supplements should be balanced and should not be overly dependent on one type of food.
Conclusion:
As a traditional confinement food, pigeon soup does have its unique nutritional value. However, each mother's constitution is different. It is recommended to adjust the diet according to personal conditions and consult a professional physician or nutritionist when necessary. I hope this article can provide you with practical reference information, and I wish every mother can scientifically regulate herself and regain health as soon as possible.
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