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Plant-Based & Meat-Free Recipes

Congee & Porridge

Pine Nut and Fig Congee

traditionally associated with gently moistening the intestines, supporting bowel regularity, and nourishing the skin

⏱ 50 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Yin-Nourishing Autumn Soup

traditionally used to moisten dryness, soothe the throat, and support respiratory comfort in dry weather

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Black Bean, Wheat and Pigeon Soup

traditionally used to tonify qi, calm the heart, and help reduce excessive sweating

⏱ 135 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Ophiopogon Drink

traditionally used to clear lung heat, moisten dryness, and soothe cough in children

⏱ 55 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lemon and Roasted Brown Rice Tea

traditionally associated with supporting digestion, removing excess oil, and promoting a lighter feeling after meals

⏱ 15 min 1 cup (refillable)

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Roselle Flower Candied Preserves

traditionally associated with nourishing blood, protecting the liver, and providing antioxidant support

⏱ 40 min 1 jar (approx. 600 g roselle preserves, lasts several weeks refrigerated)

Soups

Angelica, Astragalus and Lamb Soup

Traditionally used to warm the limbs and support qi and blood in those with a cold constitution

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls (whole family)

Home-Style Dishes

Mulberry Paste (Sang Shen Gao)

Traditionally associated with nourishing yin, enriching blood, and supporting hair vitality

⏱ 1 hr 20 min approximately 1 jar (multiple servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh Loquat Leaf and Fruit Tea

traditionally used to clear heat, ease coughing, and help loosen phlegm

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls (1–2 servings)

Congee & Porridge

Red Date and Millet Congee

traditionally used to nourish and gradually restore the spleen and stomach after fasting or illness

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2–3 bowls (1–2 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lychee Seed and Longan Seed Decoction

traditionally used to move stagnant qi and warm the lower abdomen, associated with relieving hernia-related discomfort

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls (1 serving)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Concentrated Pomegranate Juice

traditionally associated with antioxidant support, healthy circulation, and cardiovascular wellness

⏱ 35 min About 1 jar (enough for 7–10 servings of 3 tablespoons each)

Home-Style Dishes

Garlic-Vinegar Foot Soak (Suan Cu Jin Ji)

traditionally used to eliminate foot odour, inhibit fungal growth, and improve circulation in the feet

⏱ 730 min 1 seven-day course (enough to soak both feet for 7 days)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Tian Qi Flower Tea (Notoginseng Flower Tea)

traditionally used to calm liver heat, support healthy blood pressure, and ease heat-related headache, acne, and restlessness

⏱ 3 min 1 cup (1 serving, re-steepable 2–3 times)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Luo Han Guo Flower, Goji and Red Date Tea

traditionally supports voice and throat; associated with nourishing the lungs and complexion

⏱ 15 min 1 pot (2–3 cups)

Home-Style Dishes

Apple Garlic Vinegar (Suan Cu)

traditionally used topically to help reduce warts and blemishes; may also be taken as a diluted tonic

⏱ 10 min 1 jar (for extended topical or oral use)

Congee & Porridge

Five-Colour Bean Congee (Wu Se Dou Zhou)

traditionally associated with nourishing the five organ systems; a high-protein, low-fat congee

⏱ 160 min 4–6 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Luo Han Guo and Pang Da Hai Throat Tea

traditionally associated with soothing sore throats, easing hoarseness, and clearing throat inflammation from heat-type colds

⏱ 20 min 2 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Astragalus, Goji and Buckwheat Tea (Bei Qi Gou Qi Qiao Mai Cha)

traditionally associated with supporting immune defences, strengthening qi, and nourishing the body during and after illness

⏱ 20 min 1 pot (2–3 cups)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lotus Node, Mugwort and Dried Ginger Tea (Lian Ou Jie Ai Ye Cha)

traditionally used to warm the uterus and help reduce heavy menstrual bleeding from a cold-deficient pattern

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls

Soups

Parsley, Spearmint and Grass Carp Soup

traditionally supports detoxification, relieves cold symptoms, and soothes the kidneys

⏱ 20 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Yu Ping Feng San — Jade Windscreen Powder Decoction

traditionally supports the immune system, strengthens the body's surface defence, and reduces susceptibility to colds

⏱ 35 min 4 bowls / 1 pot (serves a family of 4)

Rice & Staples

Single-Bulb Black Garlic (Home Rice-Cooker Method)

traditionally associated with antioxidant support, healthy blood pressure and cholesterol, improved sleep, and immune function

1 batch (as many bulbs as you ferment)

Salads & Cold Dishes

Sweet Vinegar Pickled Black Beans

traditionally associated with nourishing blood and supporting kidney vitality

1 jar (about 30–40 servings of 1–2 tablespoons each)