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Recipes with Red dates

Snow Fungus, Walnut and Sea-Cucumber Double-Boiled Tonic

Home-Style Dishes

Snow Fungus, Walnut and Sea-Cucumber Double-Boiled Tonic

Traditionally used to support the kidney essence and nourish the lungs and stomach during recovery

⏱ 3 hr 30 min 2–3 servings

Codonopsis, Longan and Eel Soup

Codonopsis, Longan and Eel Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, boost qi and nourish the blood

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Coconut, Carrot and Black-Bone Chicken Soup

Coconut, Carrot and Black-Bone Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to nourish qi, support a clear complexion and build up a weak body

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Chestnut and Red Date Congee

Congee & Porridge

Chestnut and Red Date Congee

Traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach and nourish in early pregnancy

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup

Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup

Traditionally used to support the liver and kidney and strengthen tendons and bones

⏱ 3 hr 30 min about 4 bowls

Donkey-Hide Gelatin Tonic Paste (Gu Yuan Gao)

Home-Style Dishes

Donkey-Hide Gelatin Tonic Paste (Gu Yuan Gao)

Traditionally nourishes yin and blood, supports a weak constitution

Several jars (a few weeks of daily 1–2 spoonfuls)

Codonopsis, Polygonatum and Red Date Soup

Codonopsis, Polygonatum and Red Date Soup

Traditionally tonifies qi and blood, supports those with low blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 bowls

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Congee & Porridge

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Traditionally supports liver function and eases liver strain

⏱ 55 min 2 servings a day

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, moves qi and eases stomach discomfort

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Apple, Red Date and Glutinous Rice Sweet Congee

Congee & Porridge

Apple, Red Date and Glutinous Rice Sweet Congee

Low-purine; traditionally nourishes the heart and spleen and supports those managing uric acid

Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut, Papaya & Chicken-Feet Soup

Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut, Papaya & Chicken-Feet Soup

A collagen-rich soup traditionally used to support new mothers and milk supply

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Hai Yu Zhu, Goji and Three-Fruit Soup

Hai Yu Zhu, Goji and Three-Fruit Soup

Traditionally moistens dryness, supports the complexion and eases the bowels

⏱ 1 hr 10 min About 4 bowls

Mai Dong, Sha Shen and American Ginseng Congee

Congee & Porridge

Mai Dong, Sha Shen and American Ginseng Congee

Traditionally nourishes the lungs and supports qi during seasonal nasal sensitivity

⏱ 70 min 2–3 bowls

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Chestnut Pork Shin Soup

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Chestnut Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen and kidneys and gently rebuilds qi and essence

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 1 pot (4–6 bowls)

Prepared He Shou Wu, Goji and E Jiao Millet Congee

Congee & Porridge

Prepared He Shou Wu, Goji and E Jiao Millet Congee

Traditionally nourishes the liver and kidneys and supports essence and blood

⏱ 60 min 2–3 bowls

Fresh Chinese Yam, Flower-Shiitake and Carrot Soup

Fresh Chinese Yam, Flower-Shiitake and Carrot Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen and eases food stagnation in children

⏱ 80 min 1 pot (4–5 bowls)

Bei Qi, Fang Feng and Bai Zhu Soup (Jade Screen formula style)

Bei Qi, Fang Feng and Bai Zhu Soup (Jade Screen formula style)

Traditionally supports qi, secures the body's surface and strengthens the constitution

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls

Astragalus Steamed Rice-Field Eel Soup

Astragalus Steamed Rice-Field Eel Soup

Traditionally nourishes qi and blood and supports recovery from weakness

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 1 pot (about 4 bowls)

Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed and Job's Tears Congee

Congee & Porridge

Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed and Job's Tears Congee

Traditionally strengthens digestion and supports gentle drainage

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Cordyceps Flower, Dang Gui and Teal Duck Soup

Cordyceps Flower, Dang Gui and Teal Duck Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and blood and supports menstrual regularity

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 1 pot (about 4 bowls)

Chinese Yam, Foxnut, Black Bean and Pork Tendon Soup

Chinese Yam, Foxnut, Black Bean and Pork Tendon Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, kidneys, sinews and bones

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Astragalus, Black Bean and Lamb Neck Soup

Astragalus, Black Bean and Lamb Neck Soup

Traditionally used to warm the body and support qi and blood in cold weather

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Ginger, Red Date, Licorice and Ginseng Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Ginger, Red Date, Licorice and Ginseng Tea

Traditionally used to support a sensitive constitution prone to allergic coughing

⏱ 20 min 1 flask (re-steepable)

Chinese Yam, Euryale, Poria and Quail Soup

Chinese Yam, Euryale, Poria and Quail Soup

Traditionally used to support a weak spleen and gentle nourishment in children

⏱ 2 hr 20 min About 2.5 bowls (one day's serving)