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Recipes with Chinese yam

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam and Dry-Fried Hyacinth Bean Congee

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and stomach and ease diarrhoea after viral illness

⏱ 50 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Dendrobium, and Quail Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and qi, nourish body fluids, and support those with hypothyroidism-related fatigue and poor appetite

⏱ 140 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Chestnut and Silkie Chicken Soup

traditionally used to support digestive strength and nourish qi

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Dendrobium and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin, generates fluids, and soothes stomach heat

⏱ 140 min 5–6 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Goji and Abalone Soup

Traditionally nourishes the liver, brightens the eyes, supports complexion, and may help with blood pressure management

⏱ 115 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Dendrobium, Yam, Glehnia and Solomon's Seal Quail Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, clear lung and stomach heat, and support those who cannot tolerate tonic herbs

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Bamboo Fungus, Wolfberry and Quail Soup

Traditionally used to support spleen and lung function, and boost overall vitality

⏱ 110 min 3–4 bowls (plus edible ingredients)

Soups

Five-Finger Fig Root, Chinese Yam and Pork Shank Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, replenish qi and support recovery after illness or surgery

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls (plus edible pork shank)

Soups

Fresh Yam, Bamboo Fungus & Quail Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the body, support cardiovascular health, and help manage the risk of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar

⏱ 110 min 4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, White Pepper Corn & Pork Tripe Soup

Traditionally used to warm the stomach, dispel cold, and ease stomach pain or nausea

⏱ 150 min About 5 bowls / 4–5 servings

Soups

Astragalus, Chinese Yam, Goji Berry & Squab Pigeon Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, tonify qi, nourish blood, and restore energy

⏱ 140 min About 4 bowls / 3–4 servings

Soups

Moon Fish, Fresh Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Dried Oyster Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing yin, calming the mind, and supporting vitality during midlife transitions

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Pomelo & Chicken Breast Soup

Traditionally associated with supporting digestion, easing stomach discomfort, and improving appetite

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam and Guava Pork Soup

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Longan Soup

Traditionally associated with calming the mind, easing anxiety, and supporting restful sleep

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Guava and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally associated with supporting stable blood sugar and cardiovascular wellness

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam and Mung Bean Damp-Clearing Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat, strengthening the spleen and relieving body dampness

⏱ 110 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Dendrobium, Chinese Yam and Conch Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support liver health and protect eyesight

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Chinese Yam, Poria and Two-Bean Soup with Tangerine Peel

Traditionally used to tonify qi, strengthen the spleen and support the body in managing swelling

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 3 bowls (or split over 2 days for a child)

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Pumpkin and Corn with Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to help support blood sugar regulation and benefit people managing diabetes

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Euryale Seed and Pork Stomach Soup

Traditionally used to support a weak spleen, firm loose stools, and nourish the stomach

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Huai Shan, Goji and Sun-Dried Scallop Chicken Breast Soup (Huai Qi Ri Yue Yu Tang)

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, nourish the skin, and support eye health

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Soups

Millettia Root (Niu Da Li), Fresh Yam and Chestnut Pork Shank Soup

traditionally used to strengthen sinews and tendons, support joint mobility, nourish the kidneys, and moisten the lungs

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Yam, Dendrobium and Goji Double-Boiled Mallard Duck (Shui Ya Dun Tang)

Traditionally used to nourish yin, strengthen the body, and support appetite and vision

⏱ 140 min 1 pot / 2–3 servings