tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20364394.post5982218282651257753..comments2024-03-21T15:35:32.341+08:00Comments on The Soup Queen: Kidney Tonic SoupKrista Goonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16167888914729437002noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20364394.post-36452204467278558282007-12-18T12:28:00.000+08:002007-12-18T12:28:00.000+08:00Hi Laurel,That's my favourite fresh herb. Shan Yao...Hi Laurel,<BR/><BR/>That's my favourite fresh herb. Shan Yao/ wai san is a long, brown root. You have to peel the skin to get to the white yam inside. It does get slimy as you peel. Yes, it is very good for weak stomachs. Take a look at these shan yao recipes which I blogged about recently http://tinyurl.com/27692jKrista Goonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167888914729437002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20364394.post-74859732321453999332007-12-16T01:34:00.000+08:002007-12-16T01:34:00.000+08:00Hi,Do you know anything about "Chinese Yam," (Shan...Hi,<BR/><BR/>Do you know anything about "Chinese Yam," (Shan Yao), what it looks like and how to cook it?<BR/><BR/>We have it in some local markets in New York, at least I think we do, which is why I'm looking for a picture of it raw. I've heard it's good for a weak and sensitive stomach, which I have.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>Laurel MauryRed Pookahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16981103007831631767noreply@blogger.com