How to remove purines from chicken soup
Disease description:
Recent urinalysis showed high uric acid levels. Many foods should be avoided to prevent triggering the condition, but I would like to drink chicken soup. How can purines be removed from chicken soup?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Chicken soup contains a relatively high amount of purines, which may negatively affect health if consumed regularly over a long period. To reduce the purine content in chicken soup, the following methods can be used:
1. Choose low-purine chicken meat: Use low-purine chicken parts such as chicken breast, and avoid using chicken legs, wings, and other high-purine parts.
2. Blanch the chicken: Before simmering the soup, blanch the chicken first to remove some of the purines.
3. Add purine-reducing ingredients: During cooking, add some ingredients known for their purine-reducing effects, such as kelp or coix seed (Job's tears).
4. Slow cooking for an extended period: Cooking for a prolonged time using a pressure cooker or slow cooker allows proteins to dissolve more fully, and some purines may also be reduced through evaporation. However, note that prolonged cooking may also increase the purine content in the soup. It is advisable to dilute the soup with water before consumption.
5. Skim off foam: During cooking, continuously skim off the foam and fat from the surface, as they contain some purines.
If you are unsure about which foods are safe for you to eat, consult your doctor for advice.
