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Recipes with Red dates

Soups

Prince Ginseng and Adenophora Silkie Chicken Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and support recovery from dry cough

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Floating Wheat and Black Bean Soup (Fu Xiao Mai Hei Dou Tang)

traditionally used to reduce excessive perspiration and night sweats in children and adults

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls / 1–2 servings for a child; double for the whole family

Soups

Lotus Root, Black Bean and Octopus Soup

Traditionally supports blood nourishment and hair health after childbirth

⏱ 140 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Ginkgo Nut, Walnut, Almond and Pork Lung Soup

Traditionally supports lung nourishment, calming persistent cough and wheeze

⏱ 150 min 4–5 bowls

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Chinese Yam, Goji & Pearl-Meat Chicken Soup

Nourishes the liver to support the eyes and ease eye strain

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 4–5 bowls

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Huai Qi Abalone Chicken Soup

nourishes liver and kidney yin, supports eye clarity and vitality

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Bei Qi Poria Damp-Clearing Soup (Bei Qi Fu Ling Qu Shi Tang)

supports spleen function, traditionally associated with reducing fluid retention and fatigue

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Ginger-Jujube-Coix Seed Tea

traditionally associated with warming digestion, easing fatigue and relieving dampness

⏱ 20 min 10 tea bags (1 per serving)

Soups

Solomon's Seal and Brain-Tonic Soup (Yu Zhu Yi Zhi Tang)

traditionally associated with calming restlessness and nourishing the mind in children

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Lotus Seed and Poria Quail Soup

traditionally used to nourish the heart, calm the mind and support restful sleep

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

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Fresh Yam, Chestnut and Black Bean Pork Shin Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidney, supporting bone and joint health

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Solomon's Seal and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing tendons and relieving arm stiffness or weakness

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Dried Cabbage, Carrot, and Dried Oyster Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, moistening dryness, and supporting yin — especially suitable for menopause

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 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

Soups

Astragalus, Cimicifuga and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to support lifting energy and strengthen the middle

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 2 bowls (1 day's serving)

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)

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)

Home-Style Dishes

Fresh Ginseng, Chinese Yam and Goji Stewed Silkie Chicken

traditionally used to nourish qi and blood, and support warmth and vitality

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls / 1 pot

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)

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Goji Berry, Conch and Old Hen Soup

traditionally replenishes qi and blood, nourishes the skin, and supports eye health

⏱ 135 min 5–6 bowls

Soups

Wild Watercress and Snakehead Fish Soup

traditionally nourishes yin, clears internal heat, and soothes dry throat and joint discomfort

⏱ 130 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Mulberry, Goji Berry and Quail Soup

traditionally nourishes the liver and kidneys to support vision, reduce blurriness, and ease dizziness and tinnitus

⏱ 130 min 4 bowls (serves 2 days)

Soups

Golden Needle (Daylily) and Black Wood Ear Chicken Soup

traditionally used to nourish blood, support skin radiance, and calm the mind

⏱ 110 min 4–5 bowls